Chapter II

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

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

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From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

(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 Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

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From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

any thing at all

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

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

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

a room used for dining

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

put on clothes

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

apart from; not including

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

opinion or judgment

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

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

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

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

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

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

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

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

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

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

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

the quality of being intent and concentrated

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

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

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

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

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

most important element

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

occurring from time to time

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

someone who looks on

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

possessive form of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

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

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

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

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Perhaps she was not beautiful--I am not quite sure as to that--but she was surely lovely, with the loveliness which a certain sort of life brings to some faces.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

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

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

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

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They had the dining-room to themselves, except for occasional vague and interjectional appearances of Mary Cody in the door, to see "if they wanted anything."

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

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

at the time that

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

during the time that

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

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From this reading THE COMING OF THE LASSIE On that same evening Alva and Ingram, the main subject of Mrs. Ray's and Mrs. Wiley's discourse, sat in the dining-room of the O'Neil House, waiting for train time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ingram had been eating,--he was late, always late,--and Alva sat watching him in the absent-minded way in which she was apt to contemplate the doings of other people, while she talked to him with the earnest interest which she always gave to talking,--when she talked at all.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The contrast between her dreamy eyes and the intentness of her tone was as great as the contrast between the first impression wrought by a glance at her colorless face and simple dress, and the second, when, with a start, the onlooker realized that here was some one well worth looking at, well worth studying, and well worth meditating later.