Chapter VI

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

(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 Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

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

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

for a short time

From this reading That was the offer, put briefly.

in a busy manner

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

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

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

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

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

turn away from by persuasion

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

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From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

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

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

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

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

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

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

a port and state capital of Tasmania

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

joined in matrimony

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

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From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading That was the offer, put briefly.

and nothing more

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

win approval or support for

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That was the offer, put briefly.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

having a sophisticated charm

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

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

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

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

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

-ing form of “waive” — do without or cease to hold or adhere to

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

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

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Gaynor doubted, and, much as he wished well to Winnie Maxon, he did not desire to become in any sense responsible for her; he did not want to persuade or to dissuade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FRUIT OF THE TREE Hobart Gaynor undertook his embassy with reluctance.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Waiving the question whether things had been all wrong in the past, Attlebury gave a pledge that they should be all right in the future; all that a reasonable woman could ask, with an ample allowance for whims into the bargain.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading He was busily occupied over his own affairs--he was to be married in a fortnight--and he was only unwillingly convinced by Mr. Attlebury's suave demonstration of where his duty lay, and by the fine-sounding promises which that zealous diplomatist made in Cyril Maxon's name.