Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

having companions or an escort

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

the state capital of South Australia

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading She agreed with, wondered at, and drank in every word.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She agreed with, wondered at, and drank in every word.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading She agreed with, wondered at, and drank in every word.

an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

past form of “facilitate” — make easier

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

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

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

plural of “fluctuation” — a wave motion

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

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

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

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

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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 came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

not any; not one

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

by chance

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

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

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading Farron cared, perhaps, no more for appearances than Adelaide did, but his habitual manner was much better adapted to concealment.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

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

From this reading In him the fluctuations between the deepest depression and the highest elation were accompanied by such slight variations of look and tone that they escaped almost every one but Adelaide herself.

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

From this reading This was facilitated by the fact that Mathilde had now transferred to Vincent the flattering affection which she used to give to her grandfather.

during the time that

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He came down to dinner that evening, and while Adelaide sat in silence, with her elbows on the table and her long fingers clasping and unclasping themselves in a sort of rhythmic desperation, conversation went on pleasantly enough between Mathilde and Vincent.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She agreed with, wondered at, and drank in every word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She agreed with, wondered at, and drank in every word.