Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

(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 In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

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

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

an expectation

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

plural of “assumption” — a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

achieved or reached

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

expected hopefully

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

filled to capacity

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

carefully weighed

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

an awkward clash

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

in an artful manner

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

part; cease or break association with

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

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From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

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From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

with no protection or shield

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

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From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

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

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

excessively quick

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

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

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

of the present time and place

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

wrongly understood

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

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From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

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

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

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

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

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

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

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

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

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

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

without warning or announcement

From this reading He had a relish, too, of the surprise he had planned, partly to avoid a more personal method to court her forgiveness, in sending the child in charge of her favorite servant, old Aunt Dorothy, to alight unheralded from the train at Ingleside.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

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

From this reading Therefore, he attained a serenity, a renewal of self-confidence which he had not enjoyed since the humiliating _contretemps_ at Union Station.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.

an established custom

From this reading He imagined her delight and gratitude and awaited, in smiling anticipation, altogether devoid of anxiety, her ebullient letter, brimming with thanks and endearments, and taking the blame, as she was wont to do in their differences, in that she had so misunderstood him and precipitated this series of perverse happenings that had exposed him to such cruel public misconstruction.

past form of “word” — put into words or an expression

From this reading In the dismissal of his bill for divorce--the _retraxit_ craftily worded and expressing with a dignity that might have seemed impossible under the circumstances his contrition for the hasty and offensive assumptions of his mistake, a sweeping recantation of all his charges and a complete endorsement of his wife’s actions in every relation of life,--he considered he had offered her an ample apology for his conduct and had held out a very alluring olive branch.

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

From this reading Floyd-Rosney had expected that the restoration of the child to the mother would effect an immediate reconciliation with his wife.