Chapter IX

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

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

(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 Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading "As I feel, papa," she returned, "and I hope you too are quite well."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

a female human offspring

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

move deeply

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Yes; entirely so.

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From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "As I feel, papa," she returned, "and I hope you too are quite well."

set up or found

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

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From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

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

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "As I feel, papa," she returned, "and I hope you too are quite well."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

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

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

in motion

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

on one occasion

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "As I feel, papa," she returned, "and I hope you too are quite well."

with low volume

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "As I feel, papa," she returned, "and I hope you too are quite well."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "As I feel, papa," she returned, "and I hope you too are quite well."

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

with low volume

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "As I feel, papa," she returned, "and I hope you too are quite well."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

very cordial

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

(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 I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.

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

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Ah, daughter," he said, holding out his hand with a welcoming smile, "good-morning.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Lucilla woke at her usual early hour, rose at once, and moving so quietly about as not to disturb Evelyn's slumbers, attended to all the duties of the time, then went softly from the room and down to the front veranda, where she found her father pacing slowly to and fro.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes; entirely so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am glad to see you looking bright and well;" and drawing her into his arms he gave her the usual welcoming caress.