Chapter XVI

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

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

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

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

a formal public statement

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

for the reason that

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

next to; at the side of

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

exhale hard

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

set up or found

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

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

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

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

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

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

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

and nothing more

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

only a very short time before

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading WENTWORTH SPURNED.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

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

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

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

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

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

From this reading WENTWORTH SPURNED.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.

the words that are spoken

From this reading At Mollie's words Philip sprang erect, a sudden rage possessing him.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had only rejoined his mother in Washington a few days previous, and, as yet, had not heard of the formal announcement of Mollie's engagement to Clifford.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You engaged!" he faltered in a scarcely audible voice.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had been secretly enraged during the latter part of the previous winter because of the young man's attentions to her, and he had feared that they might result in their union; but now that the blow had fallen, he found that he was entirely unprepared for it, and was almost beside himself with mingled hate and jealousy.