Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

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

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

for the reason that

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

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From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

the state of being with someone

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

causing an emotional disturbance

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

a social unit living together

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

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

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

a message received and understood

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

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

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading It was occupied by Peggy Burrell, her baby brother and the colored nurse Melindy.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

try to get or reach

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

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

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

to a great degree

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

nonexistent

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

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

From this reading It was with the half-formed resolution of leading up to a certain one of these difficult subjects if she could, that Georgina wandered down the beach next morning to a little pavilion near the Gray Inn.

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

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

which person or people

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Letter to Hong-Kong There are some subjects one hesitates to discuss with one's family.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Georgina, sorely wanting companionship now that Richard and Captain Kidd were off on their yachting trip, was thankful that Mrs. Triplett had met Captain Burrell the day before at the Bazaar, and had agreed with him that Georgina and Peggy ought to be friends because their fathers were.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is easier to seek information from strangers or servants, who do not feel free to come back at you with the disconcerting question, "But why do you ask?"