Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

having companions or an escort

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

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From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

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

From this reading He spent a late hour with Mrs. Alsager, an hour that throbbed with calculation.

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

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

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

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading He spent a late hour with Mrs. Alsager, an hour that throbbed with calculation.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

the act of departing

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

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

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

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

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

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

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He spent a late hour with Mrs. Alsager, an hour that throbbed with calculation.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He spent a late hour with Mrs. Alsager, an hour that throbbed with calculation.

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

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

occurring by chance

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

joined in matrimony

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

the next day

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

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

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

a person who expects the worst

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

participate in games or sport

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

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

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

and nothing more

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

not financially safe or secure

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

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

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

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

From this reading He spent a late hour with Mrs. Alsager, an hour that throbbed with calculation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

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

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

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

From this reading She told him that Mr. Loder was charming, he had simply taken up the play in its turn; he had hopes of it, moreover, that on the part of a professional pessimist might almost be qualified as ecstatic.

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

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

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

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.

which person or people

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He spent the few hours before his departure in kissing his mother and sisters, who knew enough about Mrs. Alsager to judge it lucky this respectable married lady was not there—a relief, however, accompanied with speculative glances at London and the morrow.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Shortly before the time he had fixed for his return he received from Mrs. Alsager a telegram consisting of the words: “Loder wishes see you—putting _Nona_ instant rehearsal.”

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

From this reading Loder, as our young man was aware, meant the new “Renaissance,” but though he reached home in the evening it was not to this convenient modern theatre that Wayworth first proceeded.