Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading "This is a great treat.

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From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come right in!

sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

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

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

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

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "This is a great treat.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

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

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

requiring attention or action

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

against your will

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

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

From this reading "This is a great treat.

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

disregarded

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Come right in!

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

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

an educational institution

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

interact in a certain way

From this reading "This is a great treat.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

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

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

at the time that

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.

a Caucasian

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Cecile!" stammered Gail, glancing involuntarily from the girls' fresh, white suits to her own shabby print frock and rolled-up sleeves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gail answered the imperative knock, and looked so surprised and pleased at the unexpected call that the Judge's daughter's face crimsoned with contrition and shame to think she had neglected this old-time friend so long.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading THE HAND-ORGAN MAN Hardly had the four younger girls disappeared across the fields on the way to school the next morning, when the Abbott carriage drew up in front of the little brown house, and Cecile and Frances hurried up the path to the door.