Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading ALLEE'S ALBUM "You are late, Allee."

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

From this reading ALLEE'S ALBUM "You are late, Allee."

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

From this reading ALLEE'S ALBUM "You are late, Allee."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Am I?"

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

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

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

From this reading ALLEE'S ALBUM "You are late, Allee."

the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

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

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

at any time

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

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

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

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

From this reading "Am I?"

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading ALLEE'S ALBUM "You are late, Allee."

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

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

engage in

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

comparative of “rosy” — reflecting optimism

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

reflecting optimism

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

an educational institution

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

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

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

not in physical motion

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

moving very fast

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

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

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

a special situation

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

On the present night.

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

under normal conditions

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

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

From this reading Indeed, so abstracted was the belated scholar that she almost forgot to turn in at her own gate, and in Peace's mind this could mean only one thing,--Allee had fallen below grade in her arithmetic that afternoon and had been kept after school to make it up.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

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

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

at the time that

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

during the time that

From this reading As a further indication that this was the case, she was intently studying the front page of a scratch-tablet, and when Peace called to her, she hastily hid the paper under her apron, while her rosy cheeks grew rosier still, and a look of guilty alarm flew into her blue eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Peace had watched the little figure ever since it had turned the corner a block further down the street, and noted with increasing anxiety that the usually swift feet tonight were lagging and slow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ALLEE'S ALBUM "You are late, Allee."