Chapter VII

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

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

(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 She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

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

From this reading TRIUMPH AND TERROR.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

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

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

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From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

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

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

traveling across

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

at any time

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

a young female

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

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

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

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

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

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

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

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

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

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

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

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

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

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

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

the property of making no sound

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

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

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading TRIUMPH AND TERROR.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

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

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

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

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading TRIUMPH AND TERROR.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Had she not good reason to look upon this evening as of importance in her life?

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

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

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

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

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

which person or people

From this reading She had met the man who, before he had ever spoken to her, had, according to all appearances, placed her on the highest pinnacle on which a girl can be placed--the throne of a romantic love.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lottie had gone home that night, it need not be said, with her head full of excitement.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though it had been a temporary downfall to her to be placed in the charge of Mr. Ashford and the Signor, instead of crossing the Dean’s Walk in the company of this secret and poetical lover, yet she was almost glad to be thus let drop into quietness, to avert any word or look too much, which might have spoiled the visionary elevation on which she felt herself.