Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

in an active manner

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

in actual fact

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading And little Nance?

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

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

in a benevolent manner

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

unvarying in nature

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

an opposing military force

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

divisible by two

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading And she had reasons.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

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

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

being in a tense state

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading And little Nance?

comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

wishing evil to others

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

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

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading And little Nance?

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

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

easily agitated

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

and nothing more

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

never-ceasing

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

the property of being close together

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And she had reasons.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

located far away spatially

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

male cat

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “My own,” she called these two, and regarded even her father as somewhat outside that special pale; esteemed Grannie as an Olympian, benevolently inclined, but dwelling on a remote and loftier plane; and feared and detested Tom as an open enemy.

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

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

at the time that

From this reading The most persistent memories of Nance’s childhood were her fear and hatred of Tom, and her passionate love for her mother,--and Bernel when he came.

belonging to which person

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

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

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading She was a high-strung child, too strong and healthy to be actually nervous, but with every faculty always at its fullest--not only in active working order but always actively at work--an admirable subject therefore for the malevolence of an enemy whose constant proximity offered him endless opportunity.