used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
any thing at all
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
of short duration or distance
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
dearly loved
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
DENTON
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From this reading FAITH'S TALK WITH YOUNG DENTON.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
FAITH'S
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From this reading FAITH'S TALK WITH YOUNG DENTON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
a young female
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
Jennings
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From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
Marvin
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From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
not any; not one
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
express in words
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall be glad to hear anything that you have to say about poor Mary," she answered sadly, "for she was my very dear friend, although our acquaintance was a brief one."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had raised his hat politely and stood regarding the young girl in a most courteous manner.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading FAITH'S TALK WITH YOUNG DENTON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
undertaker's
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From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Faith studied his face she could see that he meant no disrespect, but was painfully in earnest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
in the company of; together with
From this reading FAITH'S TALK WITH YOUNG DENTON.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Marvin, I beg that you will excuse this intrusion," said James Denton as he joined her on the street after her call at the undertaker's, "but there is something I wish very particularly to say to you; it is something regarding that poor girl, Miss Jennings."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FAITH'S TALK WITH YOUNG DENTON.
