Chapter XVI · A New Friend

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

(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 “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

rid of obstructions

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

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From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

the act of departing

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

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From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

a small worthless amount

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

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From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

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

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

precisely, exactly

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

have in common

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

in the near future

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

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

From this reading “Have I let the cat out of the bag?” inquired the judge, startled at the effect of his question.

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

precisely as stated

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

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

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Oh!” shrieked René joyfully, not very clear as to what the rejoicing was about, but determined to have his full share in it anyway.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.

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

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

but in spite of that

From this reading “We had not yet told the children,” replied Jack; “but it’s quite all right, for they would have known soon, anyway.”

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

From this reading “So you’re going to try to live in the old Godet house this winter—” “Oh, _are_ we?” cried Priscilla, throwing herself on Desiré.