Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF.

anew

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

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

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

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From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

start firing a weapon

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

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

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

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From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

with hesitation; in a hesitant manner

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

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

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

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

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

and nothing more

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

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

From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

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

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

come together

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

and nothing more

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

above and across; more than

From this reading TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

a full supply

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

express in speech

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

not in physical motion

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

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From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

express in words

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

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

From this reading Charlie's heart felt a little lighter for the explanation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

male cat

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF.

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

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

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

(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 "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

at the time that

From this reading When the tea-things were cleared away, and a nice little bright fire made up--for it was a chilly evening--Mrs. Heedman sat down to her needlework, and Charlie drew his chair close to his father's, waiting for him to speak.

during the time that

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."

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

From this reading "Well," said Charlie, hesitatingly, "I felt I wanted to go very much, and I thought I would only stay five minutes, there would still be plenty of time to meet you; and something in my heart kept on whispering, 'Don't go;' but I did go, you know," he went on, in a saddened tone, "and then the little voice did not whisper again."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Taking Charlie's hand in his, he began in a kind tone, "I want you to tell me just how you felt while Tom Brown was persuading you, as you call it, to go with him."