Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

how long something has existed

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

(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 John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

any thing at all

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

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

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

state categorically

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

every person

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

a social unit living together

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

without good sense or judgment

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

ten 10s

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

of great significance or value

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

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

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

engage in

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

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From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

on one occasion

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

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

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

having a supporting base

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

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From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The result was in Lady Mariamne's case, as in many others, that the number of her years looked more like a hundred and fifty than their natural limit.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

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

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

at the time that

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

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

From this reading He had not recognised her voice, for he was not in the smallest degree thinking of Lady Mariamne or of any member of her family, notwithstanding that they now and then did make a very marked appearance in his mind in respect of the important question of that connection which Elinor in her foolishness tried to ignore.

which person or people

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

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

From this reading And John was not at all shocked by the progress of that twenty years, as reflected in the appearance of this lady, who was about his own standing, a woman very near fifty, but who had fought strenuously against every sign of her age, as some women foolishly do.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.

a late time of life

From this reading I do not mean to assert that John Tatham had not seen Lady Mariamne during these twenty years, or that her changed appearance burst upon him with anything like a shock.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In society, when you are once a member of that little world within a world, everybody sees everybody else from time to time.