Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Not going--isn't--What are you talking about?"

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

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

From this reading "Not going--isn't--What are you talking about?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

at any time

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

being in focus or brought into focus

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

the act of departing

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

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

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

a female heir

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

plural of “heiress” — a female heir

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

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

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

take in marriage

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

reduced in size as by squeezing together

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

not any; not one

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not going--isn't--What are you talking about?"

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

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

on the contrary

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

moving very fast

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "Not going--isn't--What are you talking about?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

belonging to the peerage

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

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

From this reading A NEW-FOUND THEORY "No; the prince isn't coming back to America, and she--Miss Dalrymple--isn't going to marry him!"

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Not going--isn't--What are you talking about?"

at the time that

From this reading He had hardly heard her, until a few moments before, when her conversation had first drifted to that ever fascinating feminine topic of foreign lords and American heiresses, then narrowed down, much to his inward disapproval, to one particular titled individual and one particular heiress "But you are mistaken, of course!" he said bruskly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jane's voice, running on rather at random, suddenly with unusual force penetrated Mr. Heatherbloom's consciousness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Not going--isn't--What are you talking about?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man's wavering attention focused itself on her now with swift completeness.