Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

later than; following

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

the quality possessed by something with a great price or value

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

dearly loved

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

properly deserved

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

at any time

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

all things; all of a situation

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

apart from; not including

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

with passionate fervor

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

moving swiftly

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

only a very short time before

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

to a moderate degree

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

not any; not one

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

and nothing more

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

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From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

at the time that

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She had everything to think of--everything to do--and hardest of all, everything to resign that she had held dear and precious in the simple home life of her maidenhood which had now come to an end.

a Caucasian

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Time has a trick of flying when most we wish it to linger, and with Sylvia the three months’ interval between Jack’s return and her wedding day seemed little more than a few moments.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Jack was the tenderest and most devoted of lovers; the knowledge, which had surprised himself, of his father’s great wealth and his own participation in it made no difference in his simple boyish ways, and frank unassuming demeanour, and all he seemed to think about it was that he could give his “rose-lady” the comforts, luxuries and prettinesses of life which she, in his mind, above all other women, deserved.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When he set his engagement ring in a star of the purest diamonds on her little white finger and she mildly protested at the evident costliness of the gems, he said fervently-- “What were they ever made for except to shine for _you_!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading They are only bits of carbon after all--hardly worth _your_ wearing!”