Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

use to one's advantage

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

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From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

lacking or showing a lack of due concern

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

a youthful male person

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

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From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

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From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

wanted intensely

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

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

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

in a respectful manner

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mr. Laurence Fairfax came forward to shake hands, and Mr. John Short respectfully claimed her acquaintance.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her mind was running on that boy, and her countenance was blithe as sunshine.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

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

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.

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

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

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

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

in or at the place that

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading They were in a smaller room, adjoining the committee-room, where the majority of the gentlemen had assembled, and Bessie said to Miss Burleigh, "We should see and hear better in Miss Jocund's window;" but Miss Burleigh showed her that Miss Jocund's window was already filled, and that the gathering on the pavement was increasing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A QUIET POLICY._ Lady Angleby received Bessie Fairfax with a gracious affability, and if Bessie had desired to avail herself of the privilege there was a cheek offered her to kiss, but she did not appear to see it.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Soon after twelve it increased fast, with the workmen halting during a few minutes of their hour's release for dinner, but it never became a crowd, and the affair was much flatter than Bessie had expected.