Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

(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 It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

react verbally

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

on or to one side

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading BLUE MONDAY.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

extreme fatigue

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

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From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

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

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

a single distinct event

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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 He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading BLUE MONDAY.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

easily agitated

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

and nothing more

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

To recall to mind.

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

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From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

an educational institution

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

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From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

good at remembering

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

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

From this reading With Anna Ruthven absorbing every thought and feeling of his heart, it was not pleasant to remember what had been a genuine flirtation between himself and the sparkling belle he had met among the Alps.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He was sorry that Lucy Harcourt was in the neighborhood, and sorrier still for her tenacious memory, which had evidently treasured up every incident which he could wish forgotten.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was to all intents and purposes "blue Monday" with the rector of St. Mark's, for, aside from the weariness and exhaustion which always followed his two services on Sunday, and his care of the Sunday school, there was a feeling of disquiet and depression, occasioned partly by that _rencontre_ with pretty Lucy Harcourt, and partly by the uncertainty as to what Anna's answer might be.

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

From this reading He had seen the look of displeasure on her face as she stood watching him and Lucy, and though to many this would have given hope, it only added to his nervous fears lest his suit should be denied.