Chapter XXV

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

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

(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 the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

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

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

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

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

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

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

consisting of two or more associated entities

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

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

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

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

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

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From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

an established custom

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

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

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

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

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

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

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

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

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

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

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

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

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

within a building

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

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

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

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

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

engage in

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

make imperfect

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

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

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

not any; not one

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

something you have to do

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

and nothing more

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

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

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

express in words

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

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

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

a male human offspring

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

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

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

not in physical motion

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

in a softened tone

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

carry out

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

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

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

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

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

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

From this reading The next morning rose in a blaze of sunshine as though everything in heaven and earth conjoined to make Duke’s day of rejoicing brilliant and happy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

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

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

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

From this reading That, and the still more terrible fact that he would have to make a speech, were the only clouds upon Duke’s firmament.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

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

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.

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

From this reading It was the day of all others for a fête out of doors, and the hero of the occasion greatly regretted the marquee in which the dinner was to take place, and where, no doubt, the heat would be suffocating.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Letitia had on several occasions indicated to her son what he ought to say, and would have written his speech for him with more or less success, as she was in the habit of doing for John.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading They kept him in a subdued state of felicity during the morning, in the course of which he retired often into private corners both indoors and out of doors to study a small manuscript which had been concocted in the schoolroom with the help of Letty and Mar, and therefore was the result of the joint youthful genius of the house.