Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Mercy was alert to every sound, and in an instant was sitting up in bed.

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

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

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

From this reading Mercy was alert to every sound, and in an instant was sitting up in bed.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading "How brightsome it is to-day, Greta," she said.

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

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

decorative cover for a bed

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mercy was alert to every sound, and in an instant was sitting up in bed.

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

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

a boy or man

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

possessive form of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

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

From this reading "How brightsome it is to-day, Greta," she said.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading Mercy was alert to every sound, and in an instant was sitting up in bed.

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

From this reading "How brightsome it is to-day, Greta," she said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How brightsome it is to-day, Greta," she said.

a landowner

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

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

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

the middle of the day

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "How brightsome it is to-day, Greta," she said.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mercy was alert to every sound, and in an instant was sitting up in bed.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Her face beamed, her parted lips smiled, her delicate fingers plucked nervously at the counterpane.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Mercy was alert to every sound, and in an instant was sitting up in bed.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

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

From this reading "How brightsome it is to-day, Greta," she said.

up to a particular time

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

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

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

at the time that

From this reading When all was done, and the old charcoal-burner had gone out on the hills, Greta picked up the little fellow in her arms and went to Mercy's room.

during the time that

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Greta stayed with Mercy until noon that day, begging, entreating, and finally commanding her to lie quiet in bed, while she herself dressed and fed the child, and cooked and cleaned, in spite of the Laird Fisher's protestations.