Chapter III · Lovers

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

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

the state of being absent

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

later than; following

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

(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 And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

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

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

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

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

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From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

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

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

next to; at the side of

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

meanspirited disagreeable contrariness

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

divisible by two

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

accept an excuse for

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

opinion or judgment

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

the father of your spouse

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

tendency to forget

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

yet to be or coming

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

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

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

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

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

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

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

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

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

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

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

go away from a place

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

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From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

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

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

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

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

a particular point in time

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

not any; not one

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

established beyond doubt

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

except for; apart from

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

an educational institution

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

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

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

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

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

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

From this reading In justice to Handle, it must be said that he by no means intended to desert his friend, even though the enthralling society of Dorinda might have proved an excuse for his forgetfulness.

precisely as stated

From this reading This was very natural, seeing that Dorinda was beside him, and he therefore had no eyes or ears save for her.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

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

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But far from wishing for the barrister's absence, Rupert had left a message with his future father-in-law, requesting Carrington to see the church, after taking leave of the vicar.

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

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Out of what the Yankees term "sheer cussedness," Mallien had not delivered the message, and every moment Hendle expected the appearance of his friend, quite ignorant that Carrington was already on his way to The Big House.

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

From this reading And thinking that the barrister was being entertained--as one of his cynical character would be--by Mallien's rudeness and Leigh's quaint ways, the young Squire forgot all about his old school chum for the time being.