Chapter XIX

the state of being absent

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

(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 As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Lucy's appearance startled her.

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

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Cleeve at Fault.

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

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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From this reading Mrs. Cleeve at Fault.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

a female human offspring

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

detect with the senses

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

one or the other of two

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Mrs. Cleeve at Fault.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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From this reading Mrs. Cleeve was at Foxwood.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

communication between individuals

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Lucy's appearance startled her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Cleeve at Fault.

completely unclothed

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Lucy's appearance startled her.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

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

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cleeve was at Foxwood.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

(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 As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had been staying in London with her sister, Lady Southal, and took the opportunity to come down to see her daughter.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading As is well known, we are slow to discern any personal change either for the better or the worse in those with whom we live in daily intercourse: it requires an absence of days or weeks, as the case may be, to perceive it in all its naked reality.