used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That girl I was looking at?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
Benham
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From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
concertonounUS /kənˈtʃertoʊ/
a composition for orchestra and a soloist
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
Dering
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From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nothing; what do you mean?"
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
a young female
From this reading That girl I was looking at?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That girl I was looking at?
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading That girl I was looking at?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Nothing; what do you mean?"
MendelssohnnounUS /ˈmendəlsən/
German musician and romantic composer of orchestral and choral works (1809-1847)
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
not any; not one
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing; what do you mean?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Dolly made no reply, but continued to stare, and, Jimmy repeating his question, Dolly whispered back: "'Matter with her'?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That girl I was looking at?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nothing; what do you mean?"
What's
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From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
at the time that
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
which person or people
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dolly Dering was beating time with her fan to the closing passages of the Mendelssohn concerto, when she suddenly caught sight of Hope Benham, three seats before her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nothing; what do you mean?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dolly's quick start, and a smothered "Oh!" excited the curiosity of her companion,--a young cousin of hers,--Jimmy Dering, who, following the direction and expression of her eyes, whispered,-- "What's the matter with her, Dolly?"
