used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
agitatedly
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From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
Agnes
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From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
doesn't
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From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
don't
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From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
eludingnounUS /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/
the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
moving swiftly
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is mine, it is mine," shrieked Agnes; "keep it for me."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
gustyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌsti/
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It is mine, it is mine," shrieked Agnes; "keep it for me."
immediately past
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is mine, it is mine," shrieked Agnes; "keep it for me."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is mine, it is mine," shrieked Agnes; "keep it for me."
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
not any; not one
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
Peggy
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From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
Peggy's
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From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading "It is mine, it is mine," shrieked Agnes; "keep it for me."
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
snatchingverbUS /ˈsnætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
moving very fast
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But another hand than Peggy's snatched at the fluttering paper.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
Tilly
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From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
Tilly's
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From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
a shaky motion
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
Wentworth
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From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, what does it mean?" demanded Peggy, as a gusty breeze tore the paper from Tilly's trembling fingers.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
which person or people
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Tilly, who was nearer to him, whispered agitatedly,-- "No, no, Will; don't give it to her,--she is--she means--" "Mischief, I see," whispered back Will, with a swift, intelligent glance at Tilly.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, and what do you mean, Miss Tilly Morris, by snatching what doesn't belong to you?" cried Agnes, shrilly, as she started off to capture the flying paper, that, eluding her, blew hither and thither in a tantalizing way, and at last, falling at the feet of Will Wentworth, was picked up by him as he came out of the hall.
