Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

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

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

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

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

put or send forth

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

inspired with confidence

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

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

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

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

From this reading You'll pardon me, I know.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You'll pardon me, I know.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

-ing form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

accept an excuse for

From this reading You'll pardon me, I know.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

with speed

From this reading Yes," he said quickly; "I will say it.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

express in words

From this reading Yes," he said quickly; "I will say it.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

continuously varying

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

(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 "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

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

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

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

From this reading Still he hesitated, and asked himself whether he was misjudging her in his belief that she intended to lead him on to a confession of his love, and then cast him off with scorn and insult; but as he looked at her handsome face and shifting eager eyes, he told himself that there was something mingled with the partiality for him which she might possess, and he became hard as steel.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Yes," he said quickly; "I will say it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

an affirmative

From this reading "True, yes," he said, as if encouraged; and Lady Martlett's bosom rose and fell with the excitement of her expected triumph.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," she said, smiling, and that smile had in it a power that nearly brought him to her feet; "you were saying: `I never see you'--" "Exactly.

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From this reading You'll pardon me, I know.