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 STRANGE PAIR.

a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

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

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

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

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

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

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

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From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

greatly pleased

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

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

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

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From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

an expectation

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

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

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

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

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

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

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

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

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

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

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

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

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

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

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

a particular point in time

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

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

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading A STRANGE PAIR.

with low volume

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE PAIR.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

carry out

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No sooner did he reach the street than he hailed a hansom and directed the driver to take him to Limehouse, and to lose no time.

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

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

during the time that

From this reading Then he sat back in the cab, staring at the reins, while the haggard look on his face grew more intense and the eager expression of expectancy and dread of something impending became deeper every moment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the contrary, he was delighted to have the opportunity of slipping quietly away, and of evading the solicitude of his friend, as well as the society of Carrie herself, of whom he had a strong but not unnatural mistrust.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Carrie, with her feminine acuteness, had guessed, Dudley Horne had never had any intention of returning to his chambers for her and Max.