Chapter V

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

later than; following

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

(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 He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

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

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

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

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

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From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

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From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

coming down or downward

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

at any time

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

made joyful

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

destroyed or killed

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

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

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

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

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

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

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

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

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

communication between individuals

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

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

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

attach to a support

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

occurring from time to time

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

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

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

past form of “sulk” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

the rays of the sun

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

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

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

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

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

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

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading After this Leonard sulked, and the aspect of home life at Mount Royal became cloudy and troubled.

lacking civility or good manners

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

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

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He was not absolutely uncivil to his cousin, but he was deeply resentful, and he showed his resentment in various petty ways--descending so low as to give an occasional sly kick to Randie.

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

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

which person or people

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."

possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading That domestic sunshine which had so gladdened the widow's heart, was gone for ever, as it seemed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading He was grumpy in his intercourse with his mother; he took every opportunity of being rude to Miss Bridgeman; he sneered at all their womanly occupations, their charities, their church-going.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "BUT HERE IS ONE WHO LOVES YOU AS OF OLD."