Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

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

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

at or in or to any place

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

give sanction to

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

for the reason that

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

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From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

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

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

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From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a gay feeling

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

assemble or get together

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

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

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

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From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

very recently

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

express in words

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

and nothing more

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

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

From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

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

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

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

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

precisely as stated

From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

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

From this reading FRIENDS The Burtons' dinner-party was a very cheerful affair.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

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

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

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

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was for that reason that Puck's presence had been secured, for she was the life of every gathering; and her husband had been included in the invitation simply and solely because from the very outset she had refused to go anywhere without him.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading It was the only item of her behaviour of which worthy Mrs. Paget could conscientiously approve.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Merryon had not the smallest desire to go, but he would not say so; and all through the evening he sat and watched his young wife with a curious hunger at his heart.

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

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The Burtons were young and newly married, and they liked to gather round them all the youth and gaiety of the station.