Chapter XVII · Man Against Woman

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

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

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From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

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

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

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

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

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

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

capable of wounding

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

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From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

object formed by a mold

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

approval

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

promote the growth of

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

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From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

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From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

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

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

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

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

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

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

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From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

on one occasion

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

express in words

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was pacing up and down his room, biting his nails, and casting impatient looks at the clock.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "He's a long time away," he said, aloud; "I wonder what on earth she's telling him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading They don't like one another, but for the credit of her own name she won't say a word--ah!" as a footstep on the stair attracted his attention, "here is my ambassador--I am anxious to learn the new move in the game.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The worst of it is Monteith is so transparent that she will see through his motive at once, and, in order to shield her sister, will deny everything.

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

From this reading Gerald Foster was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ronald, in his chambers, for he was anxious to know what Carmela would say about her sister's movements on the night in question.