Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

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

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He would be his uncle and Zara's cousin now, by marriage!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading He would be his uncle and Zara's cousin now, by marriage!

dearly loved

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

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

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

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

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

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From this reading How ridiculous that sounded!

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

and nothing more

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

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 Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

the literary culture

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

held dear

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He would be his uncle and Zara's cousin now, by marriage!

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading He would be his uncle and Zara's cousin now, by marriage!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

and nothing more

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

outside a building

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading How ridiculous that sounded!

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

done under pressure

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading How ridiculous that sounded!

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

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

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

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

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other

From this reading Tristram passed the afternoon outdoors, inspecting the stables, and among his own favorite haunts, and then rushed in, too late for tea and only just in time to catch the post.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He would be his uncle and Zara's cousin now, by marriage!

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

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

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

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

at the time that

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading He would be his uncle and Zara's cousin now, by marriage!

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He wrote a letter to Ethelrida, and his uncle-in-law that was to be.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Then, when he thought of this dear Ethelrida whom he had loved more than his own young sisters, he hurriedly wrote out, as well, a telegram of affection and congratulation which he handed to Michelham as he came in to get the letters--and the old man left the room.

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

From this reading He would be his uncle and Zara's cousin now, by marriage!