Chapter VI

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

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

anew

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

react verbally

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

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

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

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From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

of short duration or distance

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

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From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

one or the other of two

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

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

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

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

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

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

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

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

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

and nothing more

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

not any; not one

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

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

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

in an ecstatic manner

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

a result

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

try to get or reach

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

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

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

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

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

moving very fast

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now Bonny-Gay had either been less ill than they fancied, or the crisis had been reached; for at that cheerful reply she opened her blue eyes and looked into the eager face so near them.

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

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE FLIGHT AND FRIGHT OF MARY JANE Again Mary Jane’s thoughts had been swift.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

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

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading For a brief time she said no more, seeming to seek for some explanation of those troubled dreams from the steadfast smile of her new friend; then she stretched out her hand and Mary Jane caught it rapturously between her own palms.

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

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

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

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

at the time that

From this reading She recalled the fact that “when Joe Stebbins had the fever and talked crazy-like, the doctor said we must answer just as if ’twas the way he said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading ’Twould have made him worse to argue him different,” and with this reflection made her instant response.