Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading "The fact is, I particularly wanted to see you," he replied bluntly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

divisible by two

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading "The fact is, I particularly wanted to see you," he replied bluntly.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

only a very short time before

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."

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From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

of great significance or value

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited

From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."

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

From this reading "The fact is, I particularly wanted to see you," he replied bluntly.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

the force of workers available

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

not any; not one

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "The fact is, I particularly wanted to see you," he replied bluntly.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "The fact is, I particularly wanted to see you," he replied bluntly.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

in the near future

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

a special situation

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

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From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

not admitting of pardon

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "The fact is, I particularly wanted to see you," he replied bluntly.

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

From this reading HER HUSBAND Even an unobserving man--and Colonel Robert Darcy was not that--could hardly have helped seeing that his presence was unwelcome, and that he had interrupted an important interview.

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

From this reading The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by declaring that she was very glad to see him, and that she had no idea he would be in Sussex so soon.

a late time of life

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The fact is, I particularly wanted to see you," he replied bluntly.

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

From this reading Thereupon Mr. Stanley did that most unpardonable thing in good society--lost his temper and gave evidence of the fact; a piece of egotism often noticeable in young men during their first years of social life, before a severe course of snubbing has taught them of how little relative importance they really are.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said, "I fear I've intruded."