Chapter X

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

in addition

From this reading Constance was very handsome, but she was also very poor.

a cherished desire

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

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

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Constance was very handsome, but she was also very poor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

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From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

deem to be

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Constance was very handsome, but she was also very poor.

a female human offspring

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

present for the first time to the public

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

the quality of being worthy of desiring

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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

From this reading On the whole she did not disapprove the prospect.

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From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

consider bad or wrong

From this reading On the whole she did not disapprove the prospect.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

providing legal power or sanction

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

make easier

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Constance was very handsome, but she was also very poor.

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

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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 Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

take in marriage

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

a noisy riotous fight

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the whole she did not disapprove the prospect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole she did not disapprove the prospect.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Constance was very handsome, but she was also very poor.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

the possibility of future success

From this reading On the whole she did not disapprove the prospect.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

move upward

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

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

From this reading On the whole she did not disapprove the prospect.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

a male human offspring

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

inspiring awe

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

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

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

being of use or service

From this reading Moreover, he had sufficient property of his own to facilitate his rising--a little ballast of that sort being as useful in the _melee_ of this world as the lead in a toy tumbler, and enabling a man, if not to strike the stars with his sublime head, at least to keep right side uppermost.

precisely as stated

From this reading Constance was very handsome, but she was also very poor.

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

From this reading Constance was very handsome, but she was also very poor.

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

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the whole she did not disapprove the prospect.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading About a year before that dinner-party at which May Cheffington had made her _debut_ in Oldchester society, Mrs. Hadlow had begun to think it probable that Theodore Bransby might wish to marry her daughter, and to consider the desirability of his doing so.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Her ambition might not be satisfied by a match with Martin Bransby's son; but on the other hand, Theodore was a young man of good abilities, and apt to rise in the world.