Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

(of a current) reversing direction

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

expected hopefully

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

in a benign manner

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

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

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

an expectation

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

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

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

completeness over a broad scope

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

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From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

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

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

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

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

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

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

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

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

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

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

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

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The exchange of salutations became quite formal, his compliment on her appearance sounded commonplace.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

not in physical motion

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

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

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

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

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

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

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Laboring under these depressing doubts, her greeting of Morton appeared less spontaneous than he in his optimism had anticipated.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

at the time that

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

during the time that

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

which person or people

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

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

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind had shifted to the east and brought a copious rainfall during the early morning hours, and it was still drizzling when Morton’s carriage drew up before the Gramercy Park house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The feelings of Helène, who had risen early, and in high spirits, had begun to oscillate while awaiting the arrival of Morton, alternating between looking forward with hopeful expectancy to meeting the ladies of whom she had thought so often, and the dread of a possible unfavorable impression she might create.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The harvest moon that had smiled so benignly upon New York in all its fullness the evening before had proved a false prophet.