Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

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 Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

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

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

for more time

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

not any; not one

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But George came to the conclusion that he ought to remain in doubt no longer, and one afternoon followed her into the garden.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

required or under orders

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading THE WOOER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

in the direction of

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

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

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had gone there with a certain half-scientific, half-religious book in her hand, from which she was storing her mind with arguments against what she supposed the opinions of Andrew.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading THE WOOER.

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

From this reading Alexa kept hoping that George would be satisfied she was not inclined toward him as she had been; and that, instead of bringing the matter to open issue, he would continue to come and go as the friend of her father.