Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

(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 Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading He delayed opening it for the moment.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

something written by hand

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

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

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He delayed opening it for the moment.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

the literary culture

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

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 Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

a particular point in time

From this reading He delayed opening it for the moment.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading He delayed opening it for the moment.

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From this reading He then strolled to the post-office.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading He then strolled to the post-office.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

a display of bad temper

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then strolled to the post-office.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

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

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

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

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Lionel could not find in the toy-shops of the village a doll good enough to satisfy his liberal inclinations, but he bought one which amply contented the humbler aspirations of Sophy.

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

From this reading There were several letters for Vance; one for himself in his mother's handwriting.

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

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Signs of an impending revolution, which, like all revolutions, seems to come of a sudden, though its causes have long been at work; and to go off in a tantrum, though its effects must run on to the end of a history.