Chapter VI

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

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

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

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

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From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

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

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

set up or found

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

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

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

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

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

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

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

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

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

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

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

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

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

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

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

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

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

being perceived or observed

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

something you have to do

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

on one occasion

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

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

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

characterized by resonance

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

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

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

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

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

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

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

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

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

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

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

precisely as stated

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

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

From this reading They spoke but little on these occasions, nevertheless it was evident that each found the other very interesting.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

at the time that

From this reading It was noticed, moreover, that Leicester was less cynical and hopeless when in her presence.

in or at the place that

From this reading By what seemed a strange coincidence Leicester received invitations to houses where Olive Castlemaine had promised to go.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His eyes shone with a new light, and his voice was resonant with eagerness.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading LEICESTER'S WOOING During the next few weeks Radford Leicester and Olive Castlemaine met more than once.