Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

confined by bonds

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

a youthful male person

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

dearly loved

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

in a demure manner

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

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

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

the act of departing

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

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

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

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

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

and nothing more

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

take in marriage

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

United States religious and writer (1915-1968)

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

easily agitated

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

not any; not one

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

by chance

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

express in words

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

the time of life when you are going to school

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

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

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The afternoon had arrived in due course, and now the wheels of his carriage might be heard at any moment.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A PEACEFUL SUNSET "Upon my word," Evors was saying to Beth, "I feel as nervous as an Eton boy sent up to the head for a flogging.

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

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Beth demurely hoped so; she pretended an easy unconcern, though, on the whole, she was perhaps more anxious than Evors, for the latter had written to his father at some length explaining how matters stood, and Lord Merton had telegraphed to say that he would be at home the following afternoon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is just the same sensation as I used to enjoy in my schooldays; but I don't care what he says, I am going to marry you whether he likes it or not, though, of course, he is bound to like it.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading No one could look at that dear sweet little face of yours without falling in love with you on the spot."