Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

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

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

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

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

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

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

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

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

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

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

in a free manner

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

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

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

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

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

the state of being honored

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

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

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

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

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

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

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

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

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

a woman of refinement

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

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

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

a particular point in time

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

with speed

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

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

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

a special situation

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

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

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

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

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Rose accepted her uncle's offer, as Aunt Myra discovered two or three days later.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Coming in for an early call, and hearing voices in the study, she opened the door, gave a cry and shut it quickly, looking a good deal startled.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

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

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Doctor appeared in a moment, and begged to know what the matter was.

at the time that

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

in or at the place that

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How can you ask when that long box looks so like a coffin I thought it was one, and that dreadful thing stared me in the face as I opened the door,” answered Mrs. Myra, pointing to the skeleton that hung from the chandelier cheerfully grinning at all beholders.

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

From this reading “This is a medical college where women are freely admitted, so walk in, madam, and join the class if you'll do me the honour,” said the Doctor, waving her forward with his politest bow.