Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

a tapering point

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

later than; following

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

anew

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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

From this reading She had appeared at a few of the best houses, and had at once entered upon a vogue.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She had appeared at a few of the best houses, and had at once entered upon a vogue.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

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From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She had appeared at a few of the best houses, and had at once entered upon a vogue.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

a social unit living together

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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

From this reading She had appeared at a few of the best houses, and had at once entered upon a vogue.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Rosy was now in the full tide of success.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

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

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She had appeared at a few of the best houses, and had at once entered upon a vogue.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

comparative of “just” — used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

on one occasion

From this reading She had appeared at a few of the best houses, and had at once entered upon a vogue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Rosy was now in the full tide of success.

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

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

have in common

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

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

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

unusual or striking

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Rosy was now in the full tide of success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Rosy was now in the full tide of success.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

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

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jane, on reviewing Rosy's début, had arrived at a juster estimate of her own share in it; she had launched one member of the family very satisfactorily, and she felt herself prompted to the launching of another.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading She had appeared at a few of the best houses, and had at once entered upon a vogue.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

any shape that is triangular in cross section

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.

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

From this reading His sense of ennui was, in fact, driving him out upon society; and the hopes of his sister, which had drooped somewhat after their first leaving-out, now began to lift themselves again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The edge of the wedge had been set with singular acumen, and the two or three smart blows that followed had opened up society to her in a twinkling.