Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

eagerly desirous

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading "Who ever would have thought the man jealous?" she asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

heedful of potential consequences

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

deem to be

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

your usual mood

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

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

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

at any time

From this reading "Who ever would have thought the man jealous?" she asked.

a false statement

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

the act of departing

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

of great significance or value

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

discontinued temporarily

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading "Who ever would have thought the man jealous?" she asked.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

the sound of laughing

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading "Who ever would have thought the man jealous?" she asked.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

precisely, exactly

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

express in speech

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

not in physical motion

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

a special situation

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Who ever would have thought the man jealous?" she asked.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

in the direction of

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

precisely as stated

From this reading But he realised the danger very fully and was circumspect in his criticism of Richard Gurd's attitude toward 'The Seven Stars.'

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

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

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.

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

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

which person or people

From this reading "Who ever would have thought the man jealous?" she asked.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A TRIUMPH OF REASON Mrs. Northover took care that her interrupted conversation with Job Legg should be completed; and he, too, was anxious, that she should know his position.

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

From this reading "Who ever would have thought the man jealous?" she asked.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading It shows a wrong disposition, and it wasn't a gentlemanly thing, and if it weren't such a wicked falsehood, you might laugh at it for jealousy."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "For my part," said Job on the evening that preceded a very important event, "I still repeat that you have a right to consider we're higher class than 'The Tiger'; and to speak of the renowned garden as a 'bit of grass' was going much too far.