from one side of something to the other
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
in addition
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
apportioningnounUS /əˈpɔːrʃənɪŋ/
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Why did she run away?" asked the astonished stranger.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Why did she run away?" asked the astonished stranger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Why did she run away?" asked the astonished stranger.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
Bonnicastle
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From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why did she run away?" asked the astonished stranger.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
influencingverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
a boy or man
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
a narrow way or road
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
on one occasion
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
express the need or desire for
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Why did she run away?" asked the astonished stranger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why did she run away?" asked the astonished stranger.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Why did she run away?" asked the astonished stranger.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
TrinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
which person or people
From this reading Billy giggled and punched Nick who was now apportioning the peanuts among the children he had whistled to his side, but neither lad replied.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Beside Old Trinity "Why, what is the matter?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading This vexed Miss Bonnicastle who had come to the Lane in small hope of influencing the old captain to do as her brother had wished him to do and to remove, at once, to the comfortable "Harbor" across the bay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had undertaken the task at her brother's request; and also at his desire, had driven thither in the carriage, in order to carry the blind man away with her, without the difficulty of getting him in and out of street cars and ferry boat.
