Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

(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 became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

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

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

any person at all

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

in an audacious manner

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

give expression to

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

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

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

a young female

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

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

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

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

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

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

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

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

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

capable of being shocked

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

plural of “nun” — a woman religious

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

and nothing more

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

resulting in punishment

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

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

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

a person who represents others

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

in full control of your faculties

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

in a peacefully serene manner

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

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

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had never seen anyone so serenely self-possessed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

express in words

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

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

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.

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

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

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

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

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

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

which person or people

From this reading It became evident during supper, beyond the possibility of mistake, that Lady Torridon had planned war against the guest, who was a representative in her eyes of all that was narrow-minded and contemptible.

in a willing manner

From this reading Indeed to Chris it was fairly plain that his mother had consented so willingly to Beatrice’s visit with the express purpose of punishing her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DUEL Margaret watched Beatrice with growing excitement that evening, in which was mingled something of awe and something of attraction.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Here was a girl, she seemed to tell herself, who had had every opportunity of emancipation, who had been singularly favoured in being noticed by Ralph, and who had audaciously thrown him over for the sake of some ridiculous scruples worthy only of idiots and nuns.