Chapter VII

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

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

speak to

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

anew

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

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From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

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From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

(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 Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading JERRY AND THE WIDOW.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

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From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

for a short time

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

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From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

get or ask advice from

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

expressive of low opinion

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

divisible by two

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

at any time

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

set up or found

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

the state of being honored

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

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

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading JERRY AND THE WIDOW.

and nothing more

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

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

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

come together

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

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

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

on one occasion

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

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From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

term of address for a man

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

plural of “stud” — a man who is virile and sexually active

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading JERRY AND THE WIDOW.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading His natural impulses of honour led him to think he should at once address Sir Ranald on the subject; but the girl's dread of his doing so made him pause.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

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From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

under normal conditions

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

made of or covered with wax

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

which person or people

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jerry made a more than usually careful toilette that forenoon, and was more than ever irreproachable in the matters of boots, gloves, studs, and collar, even to the waxen flower at his button-hole--all with the aid of his soldier valet, Larry O'Farrel, whom he had just found deep in the columns of the _Aldershot Military Gazette_.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading JERRY AND THE WIDOW.

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From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alison's tears, agitation, and fears, together with her admission that he was far from indifferent to her--the memory of their mutual kisses, and all that had passed so briefly, sank deeply into the heart of Bevil Goring, who thought the secret terms on which they now were, if they were to meet again, as he could not doubt, were ridiculous to himself and derogatory to her.

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

From this reading He thought he would consult Dalton or Wilmot on the subject; but the former was on duty, and the latter was full of his own affairs; for Jerry, in fact, had made up his mind to propose--to Mrs. Trelawney!