Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

later than; following

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

Having no one else present.

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

hold firmly and tightly

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

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

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

freedom from political subjugation or servitude

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

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

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

tending to vanish like vapor

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

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

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

in tiny pieces

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

set up or found

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

a long fixed look

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

hold firmly

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

only a very short time before

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

to a considerable degree

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

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

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

the act of retaining something

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

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From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

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

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

held dear

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

and nothing more

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

a particular point in time

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

in the near future

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

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

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

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

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

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From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

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

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

make square

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

not in physical motion

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

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

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

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

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

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

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

having or showing markings that resemble veins

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

forceful exertion

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

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

From this reading Her senses, her brain, her heart were still full of her lover, yet she was able to feel through some strange enfranchisement of her dual nature, that there was a mental directness, an impassioned morality about the man she did not love in which the man she loved was entirely lacking.

at the time that

From this reading When he sat down in the big leather chair from which Kemper had risen, and removing his glasses, fixed upon her the attentive gaze of his narrow, short-sighted eyes, she felt immediately the first sensation of peace that she had known for many weeks.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ADAMS COMES INTO HIS INHERITANCE Five minutes had hardly passed after Laura was alone before the servant brought up the name of Roger Adams, and an instant later he was holding her hand in his cordial grasp.

having won

From this reading At his appearance she had for a moment a sense of the returning reality of things--the vigour of his hand clasp, the strong, kindly look of his face, the winning, protective tenderness of his smile, these gave her an impression of belonging to the permanent instead of to the merely evanescent part of life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.

but in spite of that

From this reading His hand, long, heavily veined, muscular, and yet finely sensitive, lay outstretched upon the mahogany lid of her desk, and she found herself presently contrasting it with the square, brown, roughly shaped hand of Kemper.