Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

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

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

set up or found

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

a farewell remark

From this reading "IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE."

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

From this reading Winnie ran up to her.

in a humble manner

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

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

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

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

From this reading "IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE."

Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

darkened with overcast

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Winnie ran up to her.

past form of “re-enter” — enter again

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

express in words

From this reading "IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE."

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

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

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE."

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

having a supporting base

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

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

From this reading "IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE."

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

held up in the air

From this reading Miss Latimer patted the upraised face, and the pained look died out of her eyes.

a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Aunt Judith," she said humbly, "I am very much ashamed of myself; please forgive me."

at the time that

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

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 When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.

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

From this reading When Nellie and Winnie re-entered the parlour they found the table spread, Aunt Debby seated as usual before the urn, and Miss Latimer standing by the window gazing up at the murky sky, where the leaden clouds predicted a gathering snowstorm.