Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

later than; following

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

the two together, not just one

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

a final climactic stage

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

a female human offspring

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

the first light of day

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)

From this reading And to him it was like a sudden transition into fairyland.

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

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And to him it was like a sudden transition into fairyland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And to him it was like a sudden transition into fairyland.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

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

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

in motion

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

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

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

in a strange manner

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading And to him it was like a sudden transition into fairyland.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading And to him it was like a sudden transition into fairyland.

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

up to a particular time

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.

to no avail

From this reading It was the dawn of a new era in her existence, a fact which she never doubted, although she struggled vainly against it.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

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

From this reading BROWN DINES AT THE COURT Both to him and to her there was something strangely unreal in the little banquet to which they three--Mr. Thurwell, his daughter, and his tenant--sat down that evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For many months afterwards, until, indeed, after the culmination of the tragedy in which she was the principal moving figure, Helen Thurwell looked back upon that night with strangely mingled feelings.