Chapter XX · Chapter 20

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

(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 For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The great world, and the ways of it, had been familiar to her in her youth.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

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From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

unvarying in nature

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The great world, and the ways of it, had been familiar to her in her youth.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage

From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

set up or found

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great world, and the ways of it, had been familiar to her in her youth.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

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

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

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From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

advancing in amount or intensity

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

march in a procession

From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

established beyond doubt

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

past form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm

From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

giving satisfaction

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But, as Julius March had foretold, old habits reasserted themselves.

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

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

without question

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

characterized by variety

From this reading At first she had found the varied interests and persons presented to her, the rapid interchange of thought, the constant movement of society, slightly bewildering.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The great world, and the ways of it, had been familiar to her in her youth.

a simple barometer for indicating changes in atmospheric pressure

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

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

From this reading For, unquestionably, as the busy weeks of the London season went forward, Katherine grew increasingly far from "hating it all."

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The great world, and the ways of it, had been familiar to her in her youth.

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

From this reading IN WHICH KATHERINE TRIES TO NAIL UP THE WEATHERGLASS TO SET FAIR It is to be feared that intimate acquaintance with Lady Calmady's present attitude of mind would not have proved altogether satisfactory to that ardent idealist Honoria St. Quentin.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The great world, and the ways of it, had been familiar to her in her youth.