Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

(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 The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

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

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

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

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

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

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At Maidenhead everything had been unwonted.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

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

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading At Maidenhead everything had been unwonted.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

the act of departing

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

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

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

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

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

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

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin

From this reading At Maidenhead everything had been unwonted.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

a particular point in time

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

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

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

cut with a saw

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

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

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

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

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

not in physical motion

From this reading Rachel was still in a sort of rapturous bewilderment.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

the environmental condition

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

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

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

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

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

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

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading At Maidenhead everything had been unwonted.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

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

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The new experience of going away alone, the enchanting repose of the hot sunny days on the river, the look of the boughs as they dipped lazily into the water, and the light dancing and dazzling on the ripples of the stream--all had been part of the setting of the new aspect of things, part of that great secret that she was beginning to learn.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.

but in spite of that

From this reading The wonderful new experience that had come to her, that she was contemplating for the first time, seemed, as she saw it in the company of familiar surroundings, more marvellous yet.

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

From this reading There was another young creature, at that moment driving across London to Prince's Gate, to whom the world looked very beautiful that day.