Chapter I

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

any thing at all

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

wanted intensely

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

divisible by two

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

at any time

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

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bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

the act of departing

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

a message received and understood

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading _To_ L. G. S. O.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

roused to anger

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

joined in matrimony

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

the force of workers available

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

not any; not one

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

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

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading _To_ L. G. S. O.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

many times at short intervals

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

with speed

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

possessing material wealth

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _To_ L. G. S. O.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

express in words

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

carry out

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

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

From this reading _To_ L. G. S. O.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

hard to endure

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

(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 Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

at the time that

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

which person or people

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now Miriam Challoner was not one of those women who deceive themselves, if not their friends, when they say that if ever they hear of their husbands doing such-and-such-a-thing they know perfectly well what they will do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is true that, like them, she did nothing; nevertheless, she could not be persuaded to discuss with any one the humiliating position in which her husband had placed her.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It is not to be wondered at, then, that eventually there came a day when the information was brought to her that even in the gay and ultra-fashionable world in which they moved people spoke of him as "that mad Challoner," and were saying that he was going a pace that was rapidly carrying him far beyond the horizon of anything like respectability--going to the dogs, in truth, as fast as her money could take him there.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

a late time of life

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.

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

From this reading For years--the best years of her life, for that matter, as she often reflected in lonely moments--Miriam Challoner had been trying to prove to her own satisfaction that her husband was no worse than the majority of young men married to rich women, but she could never find the arguments whereby she might arrive at the desired conclusion.