Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

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

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

serving as an essential component

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

without doubt or question

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

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From this reading This was unlike Sir Deryck's usual tact.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

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From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

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From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

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

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

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

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

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

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

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

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

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

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

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From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

on one occasion

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

and nothing more

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

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

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

term of address for a man

From this reading This was unlike Sir Deryck's usual tact.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

express in speech

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading This was unlike Sir Deryck's usual tact.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

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

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

a special situation

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading This was unlike Sir Deryck's usual tact.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading This was unlike Sir Deryck's usual tact.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading This was unlike Sir Deryck's usual tact.

precisely as stated

From this reading It seemed so impossible that that dream-like service had transformed her from _Miss_ Rivers, into _Mrs._ Rivers; and it was so very much calling "a spade a spade," to speak of David as "your husband."

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

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading DAVID'S NUNC DIMITTIS The doctor was responsible for Diana's shyness during the drive from St. Botolph's to Waterloo.

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

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

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

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

but in spite of that

From this reading The only thing which as yet stood out clearly to Diana in the whole service, was David's resolute "I will"; and the essential part of David's "I will," in his own mind, and therefore of course in hers, appeared to be: "I will go at once to Central Africa; and I will start for that distant spot in four hours' time!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He had said: "I have told your husband, Mrs. Rivers."