Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

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From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

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

From this reading At least, if _he_ didn't, they who watched him did.

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From this reading At least, if _he_ didn't, they who watched him did.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

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From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

a man of refinement

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

the act of departing

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

an estimate based on little or no information

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

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

From this reading At least, if _he_ didn't, they who watched him did.

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At least, if _he_ didn't, they who watched him did.

diminished in strength, quality, or utility

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least, if _he_ didn't, they who watched him did.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

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 This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

duration of service

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading MONSIEUR PENOYER.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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From this reading MONSIEUR PENOYER.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At least, if _he_ didn't, they who watched him did.

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

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

precisely as stated

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

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

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading At least, if _he_ didn't, they who watched him did.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This was altogether too probable to be doubted, and as grandmother had long contemplated a visit to Aunt Eunice, she now determined to go that very afternoon, as she "could judge for herself what kind of a match Car'line had made."

at the time that

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

which person or people

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

belonging to which person

From this reading Grandma, whose longevity had not impaired her guessing faculties, first suggested that "most likely it was Caroline Howard's beau."

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Carrie had been at home about three months all Rice Corner one day flew to the doors and windows to look at a stranger, a gentleman with fierce mustaches, who seemed not at all certain of his latitude, and evidently wanted to know where he was going.