Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

speak to

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

Having no one else present.

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

unvarying in nature

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

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

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

the act of departing

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

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From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

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

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

immediately past

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

not any; not one

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

and nothing more

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

express in words

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

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

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

express in speech

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

a private conversation between two people

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

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

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

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

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."

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

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

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

From this reading They had met only in the presence of strangers, or at table when the servants were in constant attendance, and this unexpected tete-a-tete seemed equally unwelcome to both.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

at the time that

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

which person or people

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Arthur, no doubt, felt that he could not exactly follow on his father's heels; he must at least address a few words to his wife first, but several seconds passed before he made up his mind what to say, and when at last he was about to speak, Eugenie forestalled him.

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

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading When Berkow left the room in suppressed wrath, he had probably no idea of the embarrassment his sudden departure would cause to the two who remained behind, an embarrassment they had not felt since the evening of their arrival, for never since then had they been alone together.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You need not have come to my assistance," said she coldly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I should have been able to vindicate my independence and hold my own against your father."