Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

later than; following

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

rid of obstructions

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

dearly loved

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

plural of “delinquency” — nonpayment of a debt when due

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

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From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

Greek geometer (3rd century BC)

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

characterized by expression

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

the act of departing

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

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

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

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

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

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

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

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

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

not any; not one

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

a handheld collapsible source of shade

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

with low volume

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading ROSA’S REVELATIONS.

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From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

possessive form of “rosa” — large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading ROSA’S REVELATIONS.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

in the near future

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

an upright that is a member in a door or window frame

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

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

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

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

From this reading After this there was no more said between Harcourt Lowther and Mrs. Tredethlyn upon the subject of her husband’s delinquencies.

look attentively

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

in a weary manner

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

in or at the place that

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They walked slowly back to the stile, where Julia was sitting as quietly as if she had been that monumental Patience of whom the poet has told us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?

but in spite of that

From this reading There is something wonderfully expressive in natural pantomime; and Miss Desmond, sitting on that rustic stile tracing figures from Euclid on the dusty pathway under her feet with the ivory point of her parasol, had yet contrived to keep a sharp watch upon those two people on the other side of the meadow, and to form a tolerably clear idea as to the gist of their conversation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Julia dear,” Maude said, wearily, as they walked to the river-side, “would you mind going back to town as soon as we can get to the carriage?