Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading HAROLD CAFFYN MAKES A PALPABLE HIT.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

anew

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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From this reading HAROLD CAFFYN MAKES A PALPABLE HIT.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

a woman who is engaged to be married

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

set up or found

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

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

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

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

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

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

From this reading HAROLD CAFFYN MAKES A PALPABLE HIT.

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

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

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

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

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

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

cause to move by striking

From this reading HAROLD CAFFYN MAKES A PALPABLE HIT.

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

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

not formal

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading HAROLD CAFFYN MAKES A PALPABLE HIT.

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

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

come together

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt

From this reading HAROLD CAFFYN MAKES A PALPABLE HIT.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

cut with a saw

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

be seated

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

carry out

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mrs. Featherstone had contrived that Caffyn, notwithstanding his position as accepted suitor, should not sit next to Gilda, and on taking his place he found Mabel on his other hand and his _fiancee_ opposite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

From this reading The instant he saw her he felt that some change had taken place in their relations, that the toleration he had met with since her marriage had given place to the old suspicion and dislike.

up to a particular time

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

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

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.

which person or people

From this reading It was an early and informal dinner, the guests being a few of those who were to take part in the acting later on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Mabel had said, she did not meet Harold Caffyn again until both were dining at Mrs. Featherstone's on the evening of the first rehearsal to which Vincent had been favoured with an invitation.