Chapter IV

later than; following

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

(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 Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

have

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading THE LEWES CARNIVAL.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

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From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading After this Fairy was quite satisfied; Rex loved her, and that was in itself happiness.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

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From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading THE LEWES CARNIVAL.

held dear

From this reading After this Fairy was quite satisfied; Rex loved her, and that was in itself happiness.

in a submissive or spiritless manner

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

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From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

change to the contrary

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading After this Fairy was quite satisfied; Rex loved her, and that was in itself happiness.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

lasting a very short time

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

in the near future

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After this Fairy was quite satisfied; Rex loved her, and that was in itself happiness.

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

From this reading THE LEWES CARNIVAL.

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

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

up to a particular time

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

up to a particular time

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

precisely as stated

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shelley was quite right in saying Fairy’s sorrows were short-lived.

at the time that

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

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

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading For one whole day she had been very miserable, the day after Rex had asked her, and she had promised, to be his wife, when Mr. Leslie had called and told her she was not to see Rex any more till the carnival.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Coming so soon after her great happiness, Fairy could not bear this sudden reverse with equanimity, and so, as Reginald had told the baroness, she had cried all day, until John had meekly yielded and allowed another interview.