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 "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

anew

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

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

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

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

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

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

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

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

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

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

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

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

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

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

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

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

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

past form of “lull” — calm by deception

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

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

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

not any; not one

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

on one occasion

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

with speed

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

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

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading THE STEPMOTHER.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But Lenora had always some plausible story on hand.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

past form of “supplant” — take the place or move into the position of

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

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

From this reading THE STEPMOTHER.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

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

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

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

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

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

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

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

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

at the time that

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading So when business again took Mr. Hamilton to Albany suspicion was wholly lulled, and Walter, on his return from college, was told by Mag that her fears concerning Mrs. Carter were groundless.

belonging to which person

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Rapidly the summer was passing away, and as autumn drew near the wise gossips of Glenwood began to whisper that the lady from the East was in danger of being supplanted in her rights by the widow, whose house Mr. Hamilton was known to visit two or three times each week.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "Mother and the lady had been so intimate--in fact, more than once rocked in the same cradle--and 'twas no wonder Mr. Hamilton came often to a place where he could hear so much about her."