Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

later than; following

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

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

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

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

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

for the reason that

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

tired of the world

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

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

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

a young female

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

the act of departing

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

an established custom

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

immediately past

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

used to form the superlative

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It was not easy to imagine that any one should be bored in Mamie’s society.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

following in time or order

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

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

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

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

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading George returned day after day, expecting always that he must ultimately find the continual conversation a burden, but reassured each time by what he felt after he had been twenty minutes in the house.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

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

From this reading Mrs. Trimm had thoroughly understood her daughter’s nature when she had told George that the girl possessed that sort of charm which never wearies men because they can never find out exactly where it lies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George was in the habit of going to see Mamie every afternoon, and the hours he spent with her were by far the most pleasant in his day.

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

From this reading As he was not profoundly moved himself it seemed unnatural that these long meetings should not at last become an irksome and uninteresting duty, the conscientious performance of which would react to the disadvantage of his subsequent happiness.