Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

in actual fact

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

(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 He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

an expectation

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

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From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

a female human offspring

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

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

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

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

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

in or to another place

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

a boy or man

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

the act of departing

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

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

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

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From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

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

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

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

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

with speed

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

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From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

express in words

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

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

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

move an implement through

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

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

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

at the time that

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

in or at the place that

From this reading Notwithstanding Carry, they were both tolerably cheerful, looking forward to the excitement of this unaccustomed life with a little stir of anticipation; for neither mother nor daughter was _blasée_, and the thrill of quickened existence, in a place where human pulses beat more rapidly and the tide runs fuller than elsewhere, moved them in spite of themselves.

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

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

a Caucasian

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

which person or people

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Rintoul made his appearance in the house which his parents had hired in Eaton Place on the day before their arrival, with a mixture of satisfaction and anxiety.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading These mingled sentiments were apparent in the young man's face as he walked into the room in which Lady Lindores and Edith were sitting together, working out on their side a programme of the things they were going to do.

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

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

but in spite of that

From this reading Lady Lindores would have said, and did say, that her heart was not in it--and this in perfect good faith; yet when she was actually in London, though her daughter's pale face and lonely life were often present with her, the impression was less strong than when that white face, as poor Carry said, was constantly before her eyes.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was pleased, for he was a good young fellow on the whole, and fond of his mother and sister; but he was anxious, for he was a Guardsman--a young man about town, "up," as he modestly hoped, to most things--and they were people from the country, who in all probability were not quite dressed as they ought to be, or prepared for the duties of their position.