Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

put on clothes

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

with elaboration

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

divisible by two

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

at any time

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

set up or found

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

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

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

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

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

the act of departing

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

not any; not one

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

above and across; more than

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

a human being

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

with planning and intention

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

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From this reading THE VALLEY RANCHE.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

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From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

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

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading THE VALLEY RANCHE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Sybil was expecting him then; he spent the greater portion of each day in her society, and the influence which she had gained seemed constantly to increase.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading THE VALLEY RANCHE.

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From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

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

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

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

From this reading Sybil Chase was sitting in the apartments which she had taken on leaving Mr. Waring's residence.

which person or people

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading That for which she had toiled and plotted, treading ruthlessly over the hearts and happiness of all who stood in her way, had been gained--in one week she would be the wife of Edward Laurence.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

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

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.

but in spite of that

From this reading Her dress, always simple and elegant, was even more studied and elaborately delicate than usual; the face wore its lightest, fairest look, and one seeing her as she sat gazing down the street, evidently in momentary expectation of some person not yet in sight, would have thought that no anxiety or stern thought had ever found a resting-place in her bosom.