Chapter XXXIX · Brother and Sister

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

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

(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 The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

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

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

someone who marries one person while already legally married to another

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

dearly loved

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading “Oh, Francis, don’t say that!

-ing form of “doom” — decree or designate beforehand

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

a social unit living together

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

someone who operates a forge

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading “Oh, Francis, don’t say that!

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

draw a harrow over

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a room where books are kept

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

continuing through life

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

take in marriage

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, Francis, don’t say that!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

express in words

From this reading “Oh, Francis, don’t say that!

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Oh, Francis, don’t say that!

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

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

the upper part of anything

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

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From this reading “Elf,” he said to her one day, as the two sat _tête-à-tête_ in the library—all the other members of the family circle having gone out for a stroll on the top of the cliffs—“Elf, my dear, I have had some trials in my time—not the least among them, my inherited malady, dooming me to an early death and barring me from marriage——”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there was another member of the family circle fully as much perplexed as was Wynnette, though upon another subject.

a late time of life

From this reading The Earl of Enderby could not reconcile all his knowledge—his lifelong knowledge of Angus Anglesea, his schoolmate at Harrow; his classmate at Oxford, his brother-in-arms in India, the brave, tender, faithful friend and comrade of many years and many lands—with this thief, forger, bigamist, described under his name by Elfrida Force and all her family.

but in spite of that

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Medical science has reached such perfection, you may be restored to health; and you are yet not middle-aged—you may marry and be happy,” said the lady, almost in tears.