Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

(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 Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

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

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

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

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

-ing form of “backbite” — say mean things

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

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

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

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

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

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

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

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From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

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

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

From this reading VAL TURNS MENTOR.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

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

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

and nothing more

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

praise excessively

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

a human being

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

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

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

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

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

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

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

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

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Before the end of the month, Speckport pronounced her perfection; though, to do Speckport justice, it was not greatly given to overpraise.

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

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading VAL TURNS MENTOR.

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From this reading VAL TURNS MENTOR.

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

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

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Nathalie Marsh was not the only person in existence who took a violent fancy to the pretty, pale little school-mistress, Miss Rose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

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

From this reading Indeed, it was a common saying with the inhabitants that Speckport would find fault with an archangel, did one of these celestial spirits think fit to alight there, and the very person most vehement in this assertion would have been the first in the backbiting.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet Speckport praised Miss Rose, and said their Johnnys and Marys had never get on so fast in their A B abs, before, and the little ones themselves chanted her praises with all their hearts.