Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

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

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

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

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

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

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIEND!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

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

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

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

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

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

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

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

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

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From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.

a state of social isolation

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

in a softened tone

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

closely encircling

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

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

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

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

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He often joined Meg in the grounds, and sometimes they drove out together into the surrounding country.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading From that day a subdued tone of affectionate confidence entered into the relations between Meg and her guardian.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

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

From this reading He still took his meals alone, he spent his evenings in solitude, he still wandered alone in the park; but his taciturnity was less marked.

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

From this reading Sir Malcolm did not emerge from the seclusion in which he lived so much as from his cold and distant manner.