Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

the state of being absent

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

a quantity of money

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

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

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

placed in a grave

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

a fraudulent or duplicitous representation

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

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From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

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From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

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

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

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

From this reading And now commenced a gay and busy life for Ellen Monroe.

held or filled or in use

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

without much difficulty

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

something that remunerates

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

except for; apart from

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

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

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

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

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ellen's salary was considerable; and to dispose of it in a manner that was not calculated to excite the suspicion of her parent and benefactor, required more duplicity.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

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

From this reading To account for her long absence each day from home, was an easy matter; for her father was readily satisfied, so implicit was the confidence he placed in his daughter's discretion; and Markham was always buried amongst his books in his study, save during the intervals occupied by meals.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She took home with her a small amount weekly; and the remainder she placed in the hands of a man of business, recommended to her by the manager.