Chapter XV · Chapter 15

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

later than; following

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

(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 After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

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

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

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

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

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

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

turn away from by persuasion

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

psychological suffering

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

a social unit living together

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

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

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

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

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

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

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

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

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

extremely

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

immediately past

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

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

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

not any; not one

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

on one occasion

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

above and across; more than

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

a full supply

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

an educational institution

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

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

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

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

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

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

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Charlotte had always decided things for herself, however, and once convinced that her happiness lay in the active pursuit of her art, no one could dissuade her from it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

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

From this reading She had never lived in Shadyville since her first flight from it to boarding-school.

in the direction of

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

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

From this reading It was toward the end of April that Charlotte arrived in Shadyville.

in or at the place that

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

which person or people

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.

a late time of life

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading After school had come New York and Paris, where she had studied singing; and for the last five years she had been on the concert stage, filling engagements all over the continent--much to the distress of her family who, though inordinately proud of her, could not understand why any woman with plenty of money at her disposal should work.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Certainly no penniless woman could have worked harder or with more zest than she.