Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

anew

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Miss Eastman did not say that; of course not!

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

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

From this reading Miss Eastman did not say that; of course not!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

United States inventor of a dry-plate process of developing photographic film and of flexible film (his firm introduced roll film) and of the box camera and of a process for color photography (1854-1932)

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

one or the other of two

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

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

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

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

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Miss Eastman, for her part, was honestly grateful to Mrs. Wilson for having remained with David during the early part of the evening, but now Mrs. Wilson could go home and come again another day.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

express in words

From this reading Miss Eastman did not say that; of course not!

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

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

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

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

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

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

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What she did say was, "_Must_ you go?"

at the time that

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

which person or people

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"

women as distinguished from men

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Surely it is conclusive proof of superior intelligence in womankind that any of the sex can understand when she is wanted and when she is not wanted, although the idea in either case is conveyed in precisely the same words.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE To Mrs. Wilson, the neighbor who had spent the better part of two hours with David, Miss Eastman was saying, "_Must_ you go?"