Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

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

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

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

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

plural of “basso” — an adult male singer with the lowest voice

From this reading UGO BASSI.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

subtly skillful handling of a situation

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, there was a note from Hillside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

set up or found

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

obtain

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

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

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

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

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

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

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

an old form of “has”

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

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

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading First, there was a note from Hillside.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

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

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

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

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

something that is lost

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

the act of managing something

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

used to form the superlative

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

absolutely essential

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

a brief written record

From this reading First, there was a note from Hillside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

the act of refusing

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

get by special effort

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

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

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

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

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

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

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

in or at that place or location

From this reading First, there was a note from Hillside.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

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

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

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

From this reading UGO BASSI.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.

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

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

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

From this reading Audrey was bent on keeping her promise to Mollie, but she found a great deal of finesse and skilful management were necessary to secure her afternoon from interruption.

belonging to which person

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading KESTER'S HERO 'Measure thy life by loss instead of gain-- Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth; For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice; And whose suffers most hath most to give.'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. Harcourt had to pay a round of visits, and would be glad of her sister's company: and as Mrs. Ross evidently thought that a refusal was impossible under such circumstances, Audrey felt that she was in a dilemma.