Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

later than; following

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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From this reading At dinner-time, Edward had related the substance of his interview with Jasper.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

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From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

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

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

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

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

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

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

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

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading At dinner-time, Edward had related the substance of his interview with Jasper.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

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

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

in an essential manner

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading At dinner-time, Edward had related the substance of his interview with Jasper.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading At dinner-time, Edward had related the substance of his interview with Jasper.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

a special situation

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

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

From this reading Both had thought much and felt much, and were now prepared to look calmly at the new relation affairs had so suddenly assumed.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

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

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What can he do?" asked Edith, referring now to the muttered threat of that individual.

at the time that

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Edward Claire and his wife drew together on the evening of that day, after the children were in bed, both were calmer than at their previous interview on a subject that necessarily brought with it strong excitement of feeling.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading "I don't know that he can do any thing more than withhold the regular sums heretofore paid for the support of Fanny.