Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

highly skilled

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

subject to appointment

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

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

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

achieved or reached

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

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

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

fill with distaste

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

not genuine

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

set up or found

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

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

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

-ing form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

in jest

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

a woman sahib

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

not any; not one

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

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

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

and nothing more

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

go across or through

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

voluntarily assumed or endured

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

in the near future

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

express in speech

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Soon she could carry on simple conversations with the old teacher, and she forbade Champa to speak to her in English, greatly to the disgust of that accomplished female, who feared that her prestige in the compound as interpreter to the memsahib might suffer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Having attained her desire through guile, she did not intend to risk deprivation through candour.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

during the time that

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

a sudden desire

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

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

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

which person or people

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stella was careful to conceal from Robert the pleasure she found in her lessons with the white-bearded, horn-spectacled patriarch appointed her tutor.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.

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

From this reading Now and then, as a precaution, she would allude jokingly to her studies, sometimes feigned to be weary of them, implying that only a determination not to be baffled by a self-imposed task caused her to persevere; and Robert, who regarded the matter as a whim that would pass, made no further obstruction.

in a zealous manner

From this reading During the hours while he was safely at office she worked zealously, and the progress she made surprised her, unconscious as she was of her own mental ability.