Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

later than; following

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

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

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

for the reason that

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

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

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

deserving of respect or high regard

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

an established custom

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

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

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

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

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

conformity or harmony

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

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

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

make reference to

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

a human being

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

a city of eastern New York on the Mohawk river; it prospered after the opening of the Erie Canal

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

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

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

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

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Josephine Thorn never read newspapers, partly because she did not care for the style of literature known as journalistic, and partly, too, because the papers always came at such exceedingly inconvenient hours.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

not known

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

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

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

From this reading As she read, her cheek flushed, her small mouth closed like a vise, and she stamped her little foot upon the floor.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Nevertheless, some unknown person sent Joe a copy of the paper through the post some days later, with a bright red pencil mark at the place, and Joe, seeing what the subject was, read it with avidity.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

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

From this reading Miss Schenectady had read it, but she did not mention it to Joe, because she believed in John Harrington, and wished Joe to do likewise, wherefore she avoided the subject; for the article treated him roughly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If she had possessed and practiced the estimable habit of "keeping up with the times," she would have observed an article which appeared on the morning after the skating party, and which dealt with the speech John Harrington had made in the Music Hall two days previous.