Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

later than; following

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

(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 All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

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

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

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

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

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From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

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

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

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

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

having the place or position changed

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

at any time

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

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

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

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

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

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

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

-ing form of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

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

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

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

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

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

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

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

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

up to a particular time

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

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

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading After them would come a totally altered phase of existence.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

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

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

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

From this reading "I Cannot Do It" The Saturday and the Sunday Lizzie passed in outward tranquillity, though doubtless her mind was greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She said nothing of what had passed between her and Major Mackintosh, explaining that his visit had been made solely with the object of informing her that Mr. Benjamin was to be sent home from Vienna, but that the diamonds were gone for ever.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading All the world would know the history of the diamonds,--cousin Frank, and Lord Fawn, and John Eustace, and Mrs. Carbuncle, and the Bobsborough people, and Lady Glencora, and that old vulturess, her aunt, the Countess of Linlithgow.

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

From this reading She had, as she declared to herself, agreed with Major Mackintosh that she would not go to Mr. Camperdown till the Tuesday,--justifying her delay by her solicitude in reference to Miss Roanoke's marriage; and therefore these two days were her own.