Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

in addition

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

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

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

for the reason that

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

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

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

set up or found

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

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From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

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

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

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

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

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

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

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From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

of a pale purple color

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

the literary culture

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

subject to death

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

a human being

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

the attribute of being restful

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

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

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve continued to regard him as a most superior person.

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From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

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

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.

in or at the place that

From this reading He also called dutifully at "The Nook" during his week-end visits to Penton Court, where he found restfulness in the atmosphere of lavender.

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

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cousin Jane, as became a gentlewoman of breeding, received him with courtesy--but a courtesy marked by that shade of reserve which is due from a lady of quality to the grandfatherless.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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

From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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From this reading If she had not striven against the unregeneracy of mortal flesh she would have disapproved of him offhand because she disapproved of Zora; but she was a conscientious woman, and took great pride in overcoming prejudices.

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

From this reading In the course of time Sypher returned to London to fight a losing battle against the Powers of Darkness and derive whatever inspiration he could from Zora's letters.