Chapter XXVII · Meg Proves Useful

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

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

(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 The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

in addition

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

aroused to action

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

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

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

a sudden desire

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

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From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

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From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

the act of departing

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

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

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

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

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

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

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

belonging to a thing by its very nature

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

immediately past

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

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

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

win a victory over

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

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

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

with the face upward

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

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

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

in the direction of

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

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

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

under normal conditions

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

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

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

which person or people

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Last night, however, she had acted badly, going through her part with mechanical precision, but without that dash which usually characterised her performance.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The burlesque had become a great success, but the papers, with their usual kindly generosity towards authors, declared that it was due not so much to the intrinsic merit of the work, as to the wonderfully clever acting of Caprice.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading From this state of tranquillity she was aroused by the entrance of Eugénie, who was also looking pale and worn.

used until no longer useful

From this reading The next day was Sunday, and Caprice, quite worn-out with the excitement of the week and the strain of the performances of "Faust Upset," was lying in bed.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.

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

From this reading The worry of this murder case, anxiety for the future of her child, and pity for the unfortunate young man now in prison, had all wrought on her nerves, so that she felt overcome with extreme lassitude, and lay supinely in bed, with half-closed eyes, incapable of the slightest exertion.