Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

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

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

for the reason that

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

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From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

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

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

set up or found

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

a young female

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

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

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

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

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

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

From this reading Kitty herself had not meant to produce this result.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Kitty herself had not meant to produce this result.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Kitty herself had not meant to produce this result.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Kitty herself had not meant to produce this result.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Kitty herself had not meant to produce this result.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

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

From this reading Alas! because Kitty had already taken her stand on the other side.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

a special situation

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

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

From this reading It had such effect on this occasion, that Laura found that every girl had passed from indifference to an active prejudice against Esther.

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

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, Kitty had had no meaning whatever but that of amusing herself,--"making fun;" and when the girls, relishing this "fun," laughed and applauded, she did not realize that she had done a mischievous thing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had already told the girls that Esther Bodn lived on McVane Street, in near neighborhood to a lot of rum-shops and foreigners, and had then "made fun," in the same rattling way that she had used with Laura, airing all her little suspicions and suggestions about the name of Bodn, in the half-frolic fashion that always had such effect upon the listeners.