Chapter XVII

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

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From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

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

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

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

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

next to; at the side of

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

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From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

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

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

in disagreement

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading Jack’s mouth showed some mirth as he quoted the dialect.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

on a floor below

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

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From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

the act of departing

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

coins made of gold

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

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

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

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From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

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

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

a small worthless amount

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

and nothing more

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

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

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

a female domestic

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

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From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

great merriment

From this reading Jack’s mouth showed some mirth as he quoted the dialect.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Jack’s mouth showed some mirth as he quoted the dialect.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

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

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

on one occasion

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

more desirable than another

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading Jack’s mouth showed some mirth as he quoted the dialect.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

an educational institution

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Jack’s mouth showed some mirth as he quoted the dialect.

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

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

From this reading Jack’s mouth showed some mirth as he quoted the dialect.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

express in words

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

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

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

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

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

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

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

at the time that

From this reading They had talked of incidental school matters on the short ride, when Betty had preferred the park to being entertained at a tea room.

in or at the place that

From this reading CONCLUSIONS The next scene in this little drama of conflicting ideas and their results takes us to a small park where Jack led Betty to a bench and sat down beside her.

which person or people

From this reading At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

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 At once Jack had began to tell Betty how he had just heard about her going home, through the colored maid who had looked from a downstairs window and had seen Betty outside, “flyin’ along as if de ol’ Nick hise’f was afteh her!”

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Neither wore any hats and the late afternoon sunshine fell upon Betty’s gold locks and Jack’s dark ones through the Maytime green of boughs above them.