Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

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

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

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

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

expected hopefully

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

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

From this reading He was sanguine as to the result, nor without reason.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

with great urgency

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

characterized by great determination

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

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From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

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

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

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

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

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

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

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

From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

immediately past

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

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From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

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

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

not any; not one

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He was sanguine as to the result, nor without reason.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

on one occasion

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was sanguine as to the result, nor without reason.

the act of removing

From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was sanguine as to the result, nor without reason.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading He was sanguine as to the result, nor without reason.

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

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

term of address for a man

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

affording physical relief

From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

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From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Duke was more skilful in soothing her griefs than in devising expedients for their removal.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

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

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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

From this reading He was sanguine as to the result, nor without reason.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

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From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For the last month he had, by his dark machinery, played desperately upon the feelings of Lady Aphrodite; and more than once had she despatched rapid notes to her admirer for counsel and for consolation.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

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

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

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

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading He treated the threatened as a distant evil! and wiped away her tears in a manner which is almost an encouragement to weep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Sir Lucius Drops the Mask_ THE fête at ‘the Pavilion,’ such was the title of the Twickenham Villa, though the subject of universal interest, was anticipated by no one with more eager anxiety than by Sir Lucius Grafton; for that day, he determined, should decide the fate of the Duke of St. James.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was sanguine as to the result, nor without reason.