Chapter III

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

(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 Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

the act of amending or correcting

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

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

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT HOME.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

for the reason that

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

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

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

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

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We will follow them home and see.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

set up or found

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

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

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AT HOME.

English cricketer (1916-1990)

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

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

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

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From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

determined

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We will follow them home and see.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

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

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

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

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We will follow them home and see.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

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

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

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

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

migratory

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Little Jane Hutton, I am afraid, forgot them; for during the service her eyes kept wandering round the church in search of gay dresses and bonnets, and watching what her school-fellows thought of her own new ribbons.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We will follow them home and see.

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

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will follow them home and see.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Kitty Harrison had attended to what Mrs. Mordaunt said, and resolved to do it; so she found out all the places in her prayer-book, and went home full of plans of amendment, and in the evening she drew her little stool to the window, and began to read her Bible, _not_ so much because she wished to learn what it said, as because she thought it _right_ to read it.

the words that are spoken

From this reading And what did the children think of Mrs. Mordaunt's words?