Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

in actual fact

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

anew

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

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

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

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

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

lower than previously

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

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From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

refrain from doing

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

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

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

and nothing more

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

a nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen during World War II

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

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From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

immediately past

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

go away from a place

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

a particular point in time

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

a form of address for a man

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

not any; not one

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

come to pass

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

and nothing more

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

not responding to treatment

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

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

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

a state of social isolation

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

not in physical motion

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that day, however, Mr. Kilroy made every allowance for her.

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

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

having come into contact

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

hard to endure

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

precisely as stated

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.

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

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

(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 On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

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

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

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

From this reading It was a continual case of "Please don't!" from morning till night, and Angelica herself was touched at last by the kindly nature which could repeat the remonstrance so often and so patiently; but all the same she did not forbear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading If the first and second days at home were failures so far as Mr. Kilroy's comfort was concerned, the third was as bad, if not worse.

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

From this reading On the next day, however, it did occur to him that she was far too exacting, for she would not let him leave her for a moment if she could help it; and on the next he was sufficiently depressed to acknowledge that Angelica was trying; and if he did not actually sigh for solitude, he felt, at all events, that it would cost him no effort to resign himself to it if she should again prove refractory and refuse to go back with him--and Angelica knew that he had arrived at this state just as well as if he had told her; but still she was far from content.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Angelica was thoughtless, very thoughtless; but it was only natural that she should be so, considering her youth.