Chapter XXII

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

(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 Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

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From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

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

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

for the reason that

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

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From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

the act of buying

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

take exception to

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

half the width of an em

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

immediately past

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

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

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

and nothing more

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

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

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

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

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

a special situation

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Val had trained him to buying hats and choosing pretty gowns, though the strange thing, if he had analysed it, was that he had never bought Val a hat or gown in his life.

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

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

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

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

From this reading In America he always travelled second, but now he and Haidee were in a first-class carriage, en route for the South of France, and it seemed natural enough.

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

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Lemprière hat Haidee had on, though it was only a travelling hat of soft silk, turned up in front with one orchid, must have cost at least six guineas, but Westenra had paid it without blenching.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.

a late time of life

From this reading THE WAY OF LOVE "The philosophy of six thousand years has not searched the chambers and magazines of the soul."--EMERSON.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet because of Val he knew that women needed these things, and because life had gone exceedingly well with him in the last few years, he bought for Haidee all she asked, and made no demur.