Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

lasting a long time

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

later than; following

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

Having no one else present.

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

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

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

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

From this reading I love Emily Sanford.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

let have

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

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

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

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

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

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

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

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

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I love Emily Sanford.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

not one, and not any

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

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

From this reading I love Emily Sanford.

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

From this reading I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a sudden feeling, I grant you, but I am sure none the less deep and abiding for that.

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

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

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

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

From this reading I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

(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 I have reason to think that she loves me as well.

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

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.

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

From this reading This morning, after I came back from the inn, freed from the engagement by Josephine's own act, I asked the admiral if he would give her to me."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A HAPPY CONSUMMATION "Mother," said Richard, as the three were left alone, "I will be entirely brief and frank with you.