used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
anew
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
(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 It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
for the reason that
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
dearly loved
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
having the place or position changed
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
set up or found
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
a man of refinement
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
Irishwomannoun
a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
set afire or burning
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
social deportment
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
on one occasion
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
a human being
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
in the near future
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
school-girl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
make steady
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Then it was that the crusty man showed how he appreciated my girl's good manners, for he hooked his cane in the strap, and gave it to her, saying, with a smile that lighted up his rough face like sunshine,-- "Hold on to that, my dear."
carry out
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading It was prettily done, and I valued the small courtesy all the more, because it evidently cost the bashful creature an effort to stand up alone in a car full of strangers; especially as she could not reach the strap to steady herself, and found it difficult to stand comfortably.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we rumbled along again, the car getting fuller and fuller as we got down town.
(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 Presently an Irishwoman, with a baby, got in, and before I could offer my seat, my little school-girl was out of hers, with a polite-- "Please take it, ma'am; I can stand perfectly well."
which person or people
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She understood at once, thanked me with a look, and nestled into the safe place so gratefully, that the old gentleman glared over his spectacles at the rude person who had disturbed the serenity of the child.
