Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

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From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

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

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

confined by bonds

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

in a charming manner

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

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

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Insensibly her manners grew quieter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

give free rein to

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

in a numb manner; without feeling

From this reading Insensibly her manners grew quieter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

for more time

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

a female domestic

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

social deportment

From this reading Insensibly her manners grew quieter.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

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

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

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

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

not any; not one

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Insensibly her manners grew quieter.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

except for; apart from

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

express in speech

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

not in physical motion

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

from that time on

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

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

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

in or at the place that

From this reading No longer did she impulsively speak her mind to Adah, nor bound unexpectedly into Milcah’s arms, nor indulge in the old, familiar caresses where Isaac was concerned, although she could not have explained these changes any more than she could have given a reason for being taller and prettier, as she was told she was.

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

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”

an established custom

From this reading Day by day she was becoming gently reserved and charmingly shy and elusively sweet as maidens are wont to be.

a late time of life

From this reading DECISION Two years went by and Miriam passed her twelfth birthday.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Thereafter she was no longer known as “the little maid” save as a title of affection still retained by her mistress, Milcah, and Isaac, but referred to in terms which meant “a young woman.”