Chapter XIV

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

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

Having no one else present.

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

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

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

harshly critical or expressing censure

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

a deep opening in the earth's surface

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

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

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

move gently or carefully

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

one or the other of two

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

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

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

the quality of being humane

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

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

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

immediately past

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

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 Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

something that is lost

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

a particular point in time

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

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

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

not any; not one

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

express in words

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

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

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

in or at that place or location

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

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

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

at the time that

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

in or at the place that

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

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

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.

during the time that

From this reading Thus had she persuaded herself in the long watches of the night, while debating whether she should go to town and entreat her old friend's help.

which person or people

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Indian Proverb._ I Lady Wantley, as she journeyed up to town, tended very kindly by her companion, who possessed the power the normal man often lacks of making any woman in his charge feel comfortable and at ease, thought intensely of her coming interview with Mr. Julius Gumberg.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'When Man and Woman are agreed, what can the Kazi do?'

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

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

From this reading She had a sincere belief in his worldly wisdom, and a vague conviction--not the less real in that she could not have given any reason for her feeling--that the power of his guile, combined with that of her prayers, would succeed where either alone might fail.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading In spite of what the censorious may say and believe, there is no chasm, among the many which yawn round our poor humanity, on the brink of which there is so much hesitation, and drawing back at the last moment, as on that where the leap involves a loss of moral reputation.