Chapter II · The Partie Quarré

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

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

the state of being absent

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

(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 They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

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

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

causing inconvenience

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

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

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

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From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

being joined in close association

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

intentionally conceived

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

divisible by two

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The temperature was so mild that there was not even a fire to poke.

your parents

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

plural of “haven” — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

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

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

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

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

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 If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

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 If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The temperature was so mild that there was not even a fire to poke.

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From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

not any; not one

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

above and across; more than

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

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From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading The temperature was so mild that there was not even a fire to poke.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

in the manner of something that has become a byword

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

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From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

a safe place

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

only a very short time before

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

by or with respect to society

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading The temperature was so mild that there was not even a fire to poke.

by ten times as much

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The temperature was so mild that there was not even a fire to poke.

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

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

create by training and teaching

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading |AS Walter had predicted, my Lady did not return to Mirk by the evening train, and scarcely under any circumstances could her absence have been more keenly felt.

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

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

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

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.

at the time that

From this reading They felt themselves embarrassed even when all together; but when the couples were left alone, the gentlemen over the dessert, and the ladies in the drawing-room, their position was tenfold more awkward.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If they had not been so nearly connected, the one might have taken refuge in conversation about the weather or politics, and the other in books or bonnet-shapes; but one of the many disadvantages of near relationship is, that you are cut off from all havens of that sort The device is too transparent to be adopted or acquiesced in--each was conscious that the other was thinking of all sorts of unpleasant things, and wishing his companion at Jericho--or York at least.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The four young folks at home were by no means so socially comfortable as a partie quarré is proverbially said to be.