Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

in addition

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

causing inconvenience

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

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

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

an occurrence of something

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

not to your liking

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

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

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

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

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

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

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

given to inquiry

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

against your will

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

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

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

in a literal sense

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

a particular point in time

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

on one occasion

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

above and across; more than

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

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

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

given added strength or support

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

a special situation

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

a shaky motion

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading Her heart began to beat unpleasantly when he rang, and she heard him in the hall, doubtless inquiring for her.

precisely as stated

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

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

From this reading At the sound of his voice she arose from her seat involuntarily, and stood, literally awaiting in fear and trembling the dreadful moment of meeting.

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

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So she strengthened her mind by adding a touch of severity to her costume, and sat herself down in the drawing room with a book on her lap when the morning came, well nerved for the interview.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

at the time that

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

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

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

which person or people

From this reading She perceived, however, that the first meeting must be awkward in any case, and she was one of those energetic people who, when there is a disagreeable thing to be done, do it, and get it over at once.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Before writing the promise which Evadne required, Major Colquhoun begged to be allowed to have an interview with her, and to this also she consented at her mother's earnest solicitation, although the idea of it went very much against the grain.