Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

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

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

difficult to describe

From this reading The word is as elusive as the expression."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The word is as elusive as the expression."

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

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

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

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

From this reading Is that what I want?

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

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

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

a midday meal

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

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

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

of an obscure nature

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

above and across; more than

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

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

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

express in words

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

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

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

having a supporting base

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

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

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

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

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Is that what I want?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "My dear," said Mrs. Redmond Wrandall, as she stood before Hetty's portrait at the end of the long living-room, "I must say that Brandon has succeeded in catching that lovely little something that makes her so--what shall I say?--so mysterious?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The word is as elusive as the expression."

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

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

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

From this reading SARA WRANDALL FINDS THE TRUTH Sara had kept the three Wrandalls over for luncheon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Subtle is the word you want, mother," said Vivian, standing beside Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her hands behind her back, her manner one of absolute indifference.