Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

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

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

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

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

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

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

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

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

in an emotional manner

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

divisible by two

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

usually; as a rule

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

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From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

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

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

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

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

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

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

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

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

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

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

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From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

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

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

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

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

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

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

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

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

a particular point in time

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

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

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

not any; not one

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

and nothing more

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

as yourself

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

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

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

full of anxiety and concern

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

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

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

becoming stronger

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

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

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

a special situation

From this reading Each thing done by Louise, however, came from a personally and emotionally solicitous interest.

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

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

not based on reason or evidence

From this reading She ought to have seen that Joel Mazarine was possessed of a jealousy as unreasoning as that of an animal; she ought to have discouraged Louise's kindnesses.

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

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

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

From this reading THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT Orlando Guise's mother was lacking in the caution which mothers generally have where their men-children are concerned.

which person or people

From this reading If the kindnesses had been only the ordinary acts of a mistress of a house to a guest who had saved her husband's life--dishes made by her own hand, strengthening drinks, flowers picked and arranged by herself--there could have been no cause for nervousness.

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

From this reading If she had had sense, she would have insisted on removing Orlando to Slow Down Ranch at the earliest possible moment, even at some risk to his physical well-being.