Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

later than; following

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

(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 THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

United States songwriter (1899-1981)

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

deem to be

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

divisible by two

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

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

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

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

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

not accessible to view

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

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

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

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

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

be the source of pain

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

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

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

and nothing more

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

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 When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

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

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

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

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

-ing form of “outline” — describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

by chance

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

have in common

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

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

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading We had just moved into a larger house near the lake; the place had some pretty ground around it, and a large stable.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

express in words

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

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

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

at the time that

From this reading When I left Mr. Dround that afternoon I was not ready to put the little fortune I had made, and, what was more, my life energy, into his forlorn enterprise.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever a man's will is in play she brings her influence, soft and sure and hidden.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Not to hurt his feelings, I asked for time to consider his offer, and went home to tell my wife about the change in our affairs, considerably puzzled what to do.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.

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

From this reading THE WILL OF A WOMAN _A family scene--Sarah's ideas--We dine--Carmichael comes in--Visions of empire--Almost persuaded--Common people--The touch of mind and mind--Mr. Dround becomes ill, and we miss Big John--The garden by the lake--A bit of old marble and other things--Inspiration--Outlining a campaign--The big gamble_ After all, it was the will of a woman, perhaps of two women, that settled this business matter, for even in business--in the groping for position and money--the woman's share is large.