Chapter XV

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

Having no one else present.

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

aroused or activated

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

dearly loved

From this reading Even the companionship of that beloved piano had failed her since Geoffrey's disappearance.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Even the companionship of that beloved piano had failed her since Geoffrey's disappearance.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Even the companionship of that beloved piano had failed her since Geoffrey's disappearance.

fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the companionship of that beloved piano had failed her since Geoffrey's disappearance.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Even the companionship of that beloved piano had failed her since Geoffrey's disappearance.

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

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

From this reading Even the companionship of that beloved piano had failed her since Geoffrey's disappearance.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

make glad or happy

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

an old form of “has”

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

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

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

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

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

and nothing more

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Even the companionship of that beloved piano had failed her since Geoffrey's disappearance.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

someone who skates

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

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

From this reading "HE HATH AWAKENED FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sitting in melancholy solitude by the drawing-room fire, on this grey, rainy morning, Suzette was glad to remember that she had prevented the sending out of invitation cards, and that very few people in Matcham knew the intended date of that wedding which was never to be.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

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

From this reading There were not many to think of her with especial pity on this particular day, sitting alone in her desolation, in her dark serge frock, with the black poodle, Caro, and her piano for her only companions.

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

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the day which was to have seen Suzette's wedding--the thirteenth of December, a dull, mild December, promising that green Christmas which is said to people churchyards with new-comers; a December to gladden the heart of the fox-hunter, and disappoint the skater.