Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

later than; following

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

(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 Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

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

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

past form of “calm” — make calm or still

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "That," replied Ronayne, "is a mystery which time alone can unravel.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I confess that it involves a contradiction susceptible of explanation only by themselves.

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

From this reading I confess that it involves a contradiction susceptible of explanation only by themselves.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading I confess that it involves a contradiction susceptible of explanation only by themselves.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

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

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

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From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

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

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

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

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

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

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

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

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading I confess that it involves a contradiction susceptible of explanation only by themselves.

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

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

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

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "That," replied Ronayne, "is a mystery which time alone can unravel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

and nothing more

From this reading I confess that it involves a contradiction susceptible of explanation only by themselves.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

with speed

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "That," replied Ronayne, "is a mystery which time alone can unravel.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

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

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

express in words

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

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

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

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

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading I confess that it involves a contradiction susceptible of explanation only by themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

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

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I confess that it involves a contradiction susceptible of explanation only by themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "That," replied Ronayne, "is a mystery which time alone can unravel.

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

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

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

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading "That," replied Ronayne, "is a mystery which time alone can unravel.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

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

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

in or at the place that

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

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

From this reading "That," replied Ronayne, "is a mystery which time alone can unravel.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading If it had at first been arranged that the plan adopted with such success to-day, why the visit to, and detention in, the vault of the summer-house where every preparation had been made for a long concealment?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ronayne, Ronayne!" resumed Mrs. Headley, after the strong excitement of her feeling had been in some measure calmed, "how rapidly you arrive at conclusions.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Much of what you say is probable--for your sake, I would it were all so, but let us be guided in our judgment by circumstances and facts alone.