Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

later than; following

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

(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 assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

divisible by two

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

at any time

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Very reluctantly she let him go.

the act of departing

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

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

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Very reluctantly she let him go.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

not any; not one

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

with reluctance

From this reading Very reluctantly she let him go.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very reluctantly she let him go.

by way of; passing through

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

(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 Then she reflected that she was probably foolish in being so anxious, since he now seemed almost as well as ever.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

at the time that

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.

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

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Even after he was gone, when she heard the brougham rattling down the Via Gregoriana, she was tempted to open the window and call the driver back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He assured her that with his fur coat, and in a closed carriage with a foot-warmer, he was as safe as at home in the drawing-room, and he gave her to understand that he had a small surprise in store for her, of which all the effect would be spoiled if she went with him.

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

From this reading Arden, for the first time in his life, paid no attention to Laura's remonstrances when she tried to prevent him from going out in the rain, and he would not hear of her accompanying him on any condition.