Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

anew

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

Having no one else present.

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

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

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

tired of the world

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

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From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

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

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading She had told him, definitely, that she would not see him again except with Hyacinth.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

at any time

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

apart from; not including

From this reading She had told him, definitely, that she would not see him again except with Hyacinth.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

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

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

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

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading She had told him, definitely, that she would not see him again except with Hyacinth.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

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

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

and nothing more

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

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

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

on one occasion

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

an angry dispute

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

cut with a saw

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

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

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

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

From this reading This reconciliation--for they had had quite a quarrel in the cab coming back--and the solemn compact and promise on Cecil's part to ignore the old terms, had led to the invitation that Hyacinth regarded as an insult added to injury.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had told him, definitely, that she would not see him again except with Hyacinth.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He had declared it was merely the excitement of having met her, and implored forgiveness, undertaking in future to regard her as a friend merely.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

at the time that

From this reading At first it had amused her to see him once more, but when she saw the infatuation revive, she was bored and sorry--and particularly sorry she had given him the opportunity of expressing it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.

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

From this reading 'That Woman' By the end of their drive Eugenia had quite come to the conclusion that Cecil was as foolish as ever, and that she would not be alone with him again.