to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading He did not mind his baths, and he relished the importance of his position.
for the reason that
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not mind his baths, and he relished the importance of his position.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
at any time
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Johnny throve, notwithstanding his visions.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He did not mind his baths, and he relished the importance of his position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Johnny throve, notwithstanding his visions.
Lennox
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From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He did not mind his baths, and he relished the importance of his position.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not mind his baths, and he relished the importance of his position.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Johnny throve, notwithstanding his visions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
held or filled or in use
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
and nothing more
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He did not mind his baths, and he relished the importance of his position.
relishedverbUS /ˈrelɪʃt/
past form of “relish” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He did not mind his baths, and he relished the importance of his position.
cut with a saw
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
throveverbUS /θroʊv/
inflected form of “thrive” — grow vigorously
From this reading Johnny throve, notwithstanding his visions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Johnny throve, notwithstanding his visions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So much time as Mrs. Lennox had free from her “cure” was entirely occupied with Johnny.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He woke up in the morning altogether unaffected, so far as appeared, by what he saw at night.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had always been more or less the centre of interest, both by dint of being the only male member of the party and because he was the youngest, and he was more than ever the master of the situation now.
