Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

anew

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

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

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

a young female

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

death of a person

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

toward home

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

in an indelible manner

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

in a cheap manner

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

a room where books are kept

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

for more time

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

held dear

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

not divisible by two

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

above and across; more than

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

on the contrary

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

from appearances alone

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

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

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

and nothing more

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading She chose a route that carried her close to the dancing waters of the lake.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

possessive form of “wells” — prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.

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

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

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

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

slender and graceful

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was a longer way, but she loved it and the fresh, cool wind sweeping inland from the seemingly boundless sheet of blue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She was a slender girl, rather above the medium height, a girl with dark earnest eyes and heavy coils of brown, lustrous hair, and a grave, sweet face, whereon already there were traced indelibly lines that told of responsibility and work and care.

but in spite of that

From this reading She dressed simply, inexpensively, yet with a certain style that well became the willowy grace of her figure.

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

From this reading That evening as Major Cranston was getting into uniform again and pondering not a little over the odd behavior of Mr. Wells's stenographer, the young lady in question, her day's library duties at an end, was walking thoughtfully homeward.