Chapter XII

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

later than; following

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Sally had wiped her eyes and sighed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

possessive form of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

the act of departing

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

hold firmly

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

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From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

above and across; more than

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

witty remark

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

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From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

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

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Sally had wiped her eyes and sighed.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had been told, of course, over and over, but could not seem to grasp the reason or, indeed, the fact.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading "I'm not going to cry any more," she had said; "and I shan't be unhappy, Fox.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading Sally was tolerably happy after she got settled.

at the time that

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

in or at the place that

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading Sally had wiped her eyes and sighed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

showing curiosity

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.

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

From this reading She had cried a few tears into Fox's coat when he was going away and she had sent many messages to Henrietta and to Doctor Galen and to her mother, although she knew that her mother would receive them with her pitiful, vacant smile and would go on wondering where Sally was.