Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

(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 There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

give a description of

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Surprising!" he said at the end, rubbing his hands together.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

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

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

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

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Surprising!" he said at the end, rubbing his hands together.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "That's to say, not in itself particularly surprising.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

make a painting

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "That's to say, not in itself particularly surprising.

the local environment

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading "Surprising!" he said at the end, rubbing his hands together.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Surprising!" he said at the end, rubbing his hands together.

express in words

From this reading "That's to say, not in itself particularly surprising.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading "Surprising!" he said at the end, rubbing his hands together.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

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

From this reading "That's to say, not in itself particularly surprising.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Surprising!" he said at the end, rubbing his hands together.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He heard her with close attention, evidently amused, and watching her animated face with a keen and watchful pleasure.

(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 THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

at the time that

From this reading THE GOLD AND THE TREASURE Old Mr. Naylor called on Mary two or three days later--at an hour when, as he well knew, Cynthia was at his own house--in order to hear the story.

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

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were parts of it which she could not describe fully for lack of knowledge--the enterprise of Mike and Big Neddy, for example; but all that she knew she told frankly, and did not scruple to invoke her imagination to paint Beaumaroy's position, with its difficulties, demands, obligations--and temptations.