Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

later than; following

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

aroused or activated

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Doll was steadily, quietly kind.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

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

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

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

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

sinking until covered completely with water

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

not able to be computed or enumerated

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading Doll was steadily, quietly kind.

a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

come together

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

with low volume

From this reading Doll was steadily, quietly kind.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Doll was steadily, quietly kind.

confined on all sides

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

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

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hugh was not ill after what Mr. Gresley called "his immersion," but for some days he remained feeble and exhausted.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading It was during these days that Hugh and Rachel saw much of each other, during these days that Rachel passed in spite of herself beyond the anxious impersonal interest which Hugh had awakened in her, on to that slippery much-trodden ground of uncomfortable possibilities where the unmarried meet.

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

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sybell quite forgot she had not liked him, insisted on his staying on indefinitely at Wilderleigh, and, undaunted by her distressing experience with Mr. Tristram, read poetry to Hugh in the afternoons and surrounded him with genuine warm-hearted care.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading So fast does a little leaven spread within us--so incalculable is the effect of one personality on another.--GEORGE ELIOT.