Chapter IV

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

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

not being in a specified place

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

later than; following

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

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

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading TWO CONFEDERATES, IN COUNCIL.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading TWO CONFEDERATES, IN COUNCIL.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

a long fixed look

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

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

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

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

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

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

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

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

From this reading TWO CONFEDERATES, IN COUNCIL.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

immediately past

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

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

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

estrangement from god

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

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

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

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

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading TWO CONFEDERATES, IN COUNCIL.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

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

From this reading He was in unusually good humor and fine spirits that night.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

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

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

which person or people

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was smoking and talking at intervals to Sybil, who sat in a low chair at a little distance, looking down the valley with the earnest, absent gaze habitual with her.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Probably, during the past weeks, his successes had been numerous; and however much his wife might have deplored the cause had she been a woman to feel the sin and degradation, she could but have congratulated herself upon the effect which it produced.

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From this reading Philip Yates and his wife were sitting upon the veranda of their house one pleasant evening, some time after the events described in the last chapter.