Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading A NOTE OF ALARM.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading A NOTE OF ALARM.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

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

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

move gently or carefully

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

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

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

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

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

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

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

a small worthless amount

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

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

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

the literary culture

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

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

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

full of life and energy

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

held dear

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

a particular point in time

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

a brief written record

From this reading A NOTE OF ALARM.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NOTE OF ALARM.

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

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

a straight line at right angles to another line

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

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

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

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

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That strange scene in the old house at Fellside made a profound impression upon Lord Hartfield.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

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

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

during the time that

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

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

From this reading He tried to disguise his trouble, and did all in his power to seem gay and at perfect ease in his wife's company; but his mind was full of anxiety, and Mary loved him too well to be for a moment in doubt as to his feelings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading 'There is something wrong, Jack,' she said, while they were breakfasting at a table in the verandah, with the lake and the bills in front of them and the sweet morning air around them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You try to talk and to be lively, but there is a little perpendicular wrinkle in your forehead which I know as well as the letters of the alphabet, and that little line means worry.