Chapter XIII

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

From this reading “I SHALL STAY FOR A YEAR.”

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

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

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

for the reason that

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

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

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

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

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I SHALL STAY FOR A YEAR.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

a young female

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

the act of departing

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

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

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

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

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

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

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

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

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

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

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

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

From this reading “I SHALL STAY FOR A YEAR.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

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

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

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

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

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

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

your grandmother

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

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

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

a course of conduct

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

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

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

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

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

cut with a saw

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “I SHALL STAY FOR A YEAR.”

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

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “I SHALL STAY FOR A YEAR.”

having a sharp inclination

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

confined on all sides

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

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

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

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

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

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

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She was glad that she had a room to herself, for it did not matter how often she tossed from side to side, or how often she turned her pillow, or how often she groaned aloud.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

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

From this reading Nan was so unhappy that night that she could not sleep.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mr. Pryor’s words, “There is no middle path,” kept ringing over and over in her ears.

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

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading “I SHALL STAY FOR A YEAR.”

but in spite of that

From this reading She thought of her mother, too, and of what her mother would feel if she saw her now—a little girl surrounded by every kindness, surrounded by luxuries and the good things of life, and yet, because she was afraid, going down and down and down the broad and steep path which led to destruction.