Chapter XVIII · A Strange Occurrence

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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

From this reading He went as wise as he came.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

the act of departing

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

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

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

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

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

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 Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

make visible

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

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

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

carry out

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

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

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could 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 Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went as wise as he came.

at the time that

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

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

From this reading She steadily refused to explain the reason of her visit to Grent, or to reveal the conversation which had taken place between them.

which person or people

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading He went as wise as he came.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Threats she laughed at, persuasion she smiled at; and Torry, who flattered himself on his cunning, was forced to take his departure without gaining her confidence.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Never had he met with so obstinate a woman as Donna Maria, or one who knew better how to keep a secret.

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

From this reading Educated by experience and the necessities of his profession, Torry was not a man who lost his temper easily; but when he left Wray House he was in as great a rage as he well could be.