Chapter XX

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

later than; following

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Your betrothal must be announced as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading Your betrothal must be announced as speedily as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading Your betrothal must be announced as speedily as possible.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading And that reminds me of something, Forrester.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

a narrow way or road

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And that reminds me of something, Forrester.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Your betrothal must be announced as speedily as possible.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

come into possession of

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

on one occasion

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Your betrothal must be announced as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading And that reminds me of something, Forrester.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

express in words

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And that reminds me of something, Forrester.

with speed

From this reading Your betrothal must be announced as speedily as possible.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

up to a particular time

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

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

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

at the time that

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

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

From this reading Pharos had accordingly insisted that she should at once retire to her room and endeavour to obtain the rest of which she stood so much in need.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading After the excitement of the past few days, and her terrible experience in Hamburg, to say nothing of the fact that she had landed from a steamer under peculiar circumstances, and had been tramping the country half the night, it is not to be wondered at that by the time we reached Park Lane Valerie was completely knocked up.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading "For the next few weeks--that is to say, until the end of the Season--I intend that you shall both enjoy yourselves," he said with the utmost affability, when we were alone together, "to the top of your bent.