Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

later than; following

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading And now it was coming to an end.

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

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

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From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading And now it was coming to an end.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And now it was coming to an end.

at any time

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

the act of departing

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

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

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

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From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

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

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

communication between individuals

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And now it was coming to an end.

immediately past

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

the act of departing

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading And now it was coming to an end.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

by chance

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

and nothing more

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

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

From this reading She was surprised to find how perturbed she was at the idea of his going away.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had become almost a part of their daily existence, and seeing him was certainly quite the most amusing and exciting experience she had ever had.

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

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

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Shopping Chez Soi Edith was expecting Aylmer to call that afternoon before he went away.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Some obscure clairvoyance told her that his leaving and telling her of it in this vague way had some reference to her; but perhaps (she thought) she was wrong; perhaps it was simply that, after the pleasant intercourse and semi-intimacy of the last few weeks, he was going to something that interested him more?