Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

in actual fact

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

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

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

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

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

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

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

any thing at all

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

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

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

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

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

plural of “concentrate” — the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

to an extreme degree

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

a young female

From this reading Perhaps you know the sort of girl she is.

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From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

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From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

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

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

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

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

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

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

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

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

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

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

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

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

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

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

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

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Perhaps you know the sort of girl she is.

immediately past

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

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

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

the force of workers available

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

and nothing more

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps you know the sort of girl she is.

a human being

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

express in words

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

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

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Perhaps you know the sort of girl she is.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She makes a dead set at every eligible man she meets and concentrates on him to such an extent that he ends by losing interest in her altogether--actually avoiding her, in fact.

believed likely

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

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

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

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

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

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

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

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

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading I should like to begin this chapter by saying it's the unexpected that always happens.

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

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She is, indeed, exceedingly pretty in a fluffy kind of way and most men like to flirt with her, but they do not let their attentions develop into anything serious.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

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

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

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

From this reading As that, however, would be too trite a remark, I will only say that William was the last person on earth I should have suspected of falling in love with Gladys Harringay.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Perhaps you know the sort of girl she is.