Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

anew

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

a cheerful and agreeable mood

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

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

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

the wife of your son

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

recognizable; marked

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

half the width of an em

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

set up or found

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

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

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

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From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

the act of retaining something

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

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

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

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

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

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

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

and nothing more

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

above and across; more than

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

a private conversation between two people

From this reading Scandal, gossip made tedious by morality, is only really enjoyable _en tete-a-tete_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

not closed or secured

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

at the time that

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

which person or people

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

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

From this reading Something in the way the old lady sat down and unfastened her mantle, so as to be sure to feel the benefit of it when she went out again, made the other women present feel that they were not wanted, and Miss Westbury did not attempt to detain them.

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

From this reading For (though she would not have put it like that) she knew that she would get more fun out of her friend's _mechancete_ if they were alone.

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

From this reading AT MISS WESTBURY'S Mrs. Wyburn found Miss Westbury being sensible and decided and holding forth about things in general to one or two friends over the tea-cups.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I do so hope, Isabella, that you haven't had any more annoyance about the silly things that are being said about your pretty daughter-in-law," remarked Miss Westbury, leaning back with the comfortable amiability of a fat woman who expects to be amused.