Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

(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 It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

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

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

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From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

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

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

apart from; not including

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

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

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

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

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

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

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

disregarded

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

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

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

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

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

detached by cutting

From this reading SEVERED.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

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

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

male cat

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

a just detectable amount

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

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

From this reading It was a sensible relief to him not to find her in any of the sitting-rooms, all dark and closed up, except his own room, in which there was no trace of her.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

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

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

at the time that

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.

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

From this reading And he did not know how to explain his detention at the Contessa's new house, or the matters which he had been discussing there.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had no fear of a lecture from Lucy, whose gifts were not of that kind; but he was partially conscious of having neglected her on her first night in town, as well as having sinned against her in matters more serious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Tom came home later, so much later than he intended that he entered the house with such a sense of compunction as had not visited him since the days when the alarm of being caught was a part of the pleasure.