Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT.

tolerating without protest

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

later than; following

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

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

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

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

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

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

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

an act of copying

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

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

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

go on board

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

not in action or at work

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

in a serious manner

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

not in physical motion

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading She enjoyed a good deal of liberty, and did not mind accepting his invitation to tea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

work hard

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

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

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

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

From this reading It was on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of October, ten days after Roxdal had settled in his new rooms, that Clara Newell paid her first visit to him there.

which person or people

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The corn merchant, himself indifferently educated, had an exaggerated sense of the value of culture, and so Clara, who had artistic tastes without much actual talent, had gone in for painting, and might be seen, in pretty toilettes, copying pictures in the Museum.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.

a late time of life

From this reading At one time it looked as if she might be reduced to working seriously at her art, for Satan, who finds mischief still for idle hands to do, had persuaded her father to embark the fruits of years of toil in bubble companies.