Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

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

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

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

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

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

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

prudent

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

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

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

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

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

lacking discretion; injudicious

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

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From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

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From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

not any; not one

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

on one occasion

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

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From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

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From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

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

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

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From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading No spectator from casual observation could have guessed their secret.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

express in words

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

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

From this reading Their attitude and actions were guarded and indifferent for the misleading of the company, but their conversation, not being likely to be overheard, was confidential and lover-like enough.

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

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

during the time that

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Captain Pendle had placed two chairs near a quick-set hedge, beyond the hearing of other guests, and on these he and Mab were seated as closely as was possible without attracting the eyes of onlookers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.

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

From this reading MR MOSK IS INDISCREET While the bishop was conversing with Miss Whichello about the engagement of George and Mab, the young people themselves were discussing the self-same subject with much ardour.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You must tell your father about our engagement at once,' said Mab, with decision.