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 One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

(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 One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

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

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

severely simple

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

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

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

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

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

a young female

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

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

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

characteristic of the bony face of a cadaver

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

as might be expected

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

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

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

not any; not one

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

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

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

have sovereign power

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

only a very short time before

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

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

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

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

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

coming next after the twenty-seventh in position

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

many-sided

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

at the time that

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

which person or people

From this reading One of the old girls declared that all she lacked was a crown and sceptre, and the new ones who entered that office to be registered, "tagged" the above mentioned girl called it, came out of it feeling at least three inches shorter than when they entered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

United States advocate of women's suffrage; in 1872 she was the first woman to run for the United States presidency (1838-1927)

From this reading Miss Woodhull, stately and austere sat in her office directing her staff with the air of an empress.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading NEW FRIENDS Naturally, no real work was done on opening day.

used until no longer useful

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

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

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.

a late time of life

From this reading During her reign in Leslie Manor, Miss Woodhull had grown much stouter and one seeing her upon this opening day would scarcely have recognized in her the slender, hollow-eyed worn-out woman who had opened its doors to the budding girlhood of the land nearly thirty years before.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading She was now a well-rounded, stately woman who carried herself with an air of owning the state of her adoption, and looked comparatively younger in her fifty-eighth year than she had in her twenty-eighth.