Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

later than; following

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

made more severe or intense especially in law

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

cause to be attached

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

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

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

for the reason that

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976)

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

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

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

divisible by two

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

every person

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

past form of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading She was free.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

loud confused noise from many sources

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

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

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

exemption from punishment or loss

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

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

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

not any; not one

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

no person; not anyone

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

asked for

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

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

From this reading She was free.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

in the near future

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

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

From this reading Past the brass plates of Mr. Q. Karkeek, out of the straw-littered hubbub of the market-place, she climbed the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

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

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

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

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

not having been heated or warmed

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.

the activity of making visits

From this reading VICTOR HUGO AND ISAAC PITMAN I The next morning, Saturday, Hilda ran no risk in visiting Mr. Cannon.

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

From this reading She was free.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her mother's cold, after a fictitious improvement, had assumed an aggravated form in order to prove that not with impunity may nature be flouted in unheated October drawing-rooms; and Hilda had been requested to go to market alone.

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

From this reading And even supposing that the visit should be observed by the curious, nobody would attach any importance to it, because everybody would soon be aware that Mr. Cannon had assumed charge of the Calder Street property.