Chapter XVII

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

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

with affection

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

anew

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

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

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

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

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

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

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

(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 True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

at any time

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

set up or found

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

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

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

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

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

come together

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

in name only

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Idris accompanied her, nominally as her escort, in reality consumed with the longing to meet Lorelie again.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

legally valid

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

the act of using

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

a wife or widow of a viscount

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."

a flaw or weak point

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

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

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

having won

From this reading On arriving at The Cedars Beatrice was received in a manner so gracious and winning that her misgivings were immediately put to flight.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT LORELIE'S VILLA On the following day Beatrice Ravengar, with some misgivings, set out for the purpose of making an afternoon call upon Mademoiselle Rivière, or, to use her rightful title, Viscountess Walden.

but in spite of that

From this reading True wisdom told him that he was but tormenting himself in thus seeing her, that the better way was to avoid her altogether: but he found this latter course impossible: he despised himself for his weakness, yet as the moth is attracted by the light so was Idris attracted by the fascinating personality of Viscountess Walden.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We are cousins, you and I," said Lorelie, kissing her affectionately, "and must ever be good friends."