Chapter X

not being in a specified place

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

(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 He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Mabel was not yet well enough to leave her own immediate apartments.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading THE LOVER'S CONFESSION.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

in disagreement

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Mabel was not yet well enough to leave her own immediate apartments.

divisible by two

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

communicated in words

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

a social unit living together

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

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

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

of the present time and place

From this reading Mabel was not yet well enough to leave her own immediate apartments.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

go away from a place

From this reading Mabel was not yet well enough to leave her own immediate apartments.

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From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

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

From this reading THE LOVER'S CONFESSION.

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From this reading Mabel was not yet well enough to leave her own immediate apartments.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

on one occasion

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

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

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

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

From this reading THE LOVER'S CONFESSION.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

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

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Mabel was not yet well enough to leave her own immediate apartments.

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

From this reading He did not even remark that Ralph avoided any conversation with him, or that Lina was paler than usual, and from time to time looked anxiously in his face, as if to draw some reassurance from its expression that might bring her back into the bosom of the family from which she felt all at once inexplicably repulsed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The General was absent, or remained in his own room, sending down word that he was occupied, and that the business of the day must go on without him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mabel was not yet well enough to leave her own immediate apartments.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Ralph dared not confide in his brother James, as he had proposed to himself, and the elder Harrington was so occupied with his own conflicting thoughts that the momentary annoyance expressed by the youth had passed from his mind.