Chapter XX

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

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

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

From this reading She learned that I was an Englishman of good family.

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

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

promoting or enhancing well-being

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading She learned that I was an Englishman of good family.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

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

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

a social unit living together

From this reading She learned that I was an Englishman of good family.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Fishing!

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

set up or found

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She learned that I was an Englishman of good family.

let have

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

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

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

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

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading She learned that I was an Englishman of good family.

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

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

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

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

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

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

in a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

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

From this reading She learned that I was an Englishman of good family.

the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

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

From this reading In the fulfilling of a promise, I called the following evening on Miss Grant.

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

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

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

From this reading It was the first of a number of such visits, for I found that the old feeling of antagonism between us had entirely disappeared and, consequently, I enjoyed the sociability refreshingly.

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

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.

during the time that

From this reading Our meetings, while not by any means of the 'friendly admiration' kind, were of a nature beneficial to both of us.