Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

for the reason that

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LAST DAYS.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

immediately past

From this reading LAST DAYS.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

absolutely essential

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

express the need or desire for

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

in the near future

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

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

From this reading Hannah must first prop her up in bed, she said, and then give her her port-folio, paper, pen and ink.

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

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Accordingly old Hannah was installed watcher in the sick room, receiving orders that her patient should not on any account be permitted to talk more than was absolutely necessary.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

at the time that

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

which person or people

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

in a willing manner

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.

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

From this reading Nina heard this injunction of Arthur and a smile of cunning flitted across her face as she thought how she would turn it to her own advantage in case Hannah refused to comply with her request, which she made as soon as they were left alone.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading "Aunt Hannah will stay with me to-night," Nina said to Arthur the next day, referring to an old negress who had taken cure of her when a child; and Arthur yielded to her request the more willingly, because of his own weariness.