Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

(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 "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

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

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

in anticipation

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I've come to hear everything--everything!" cried Katie.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading I've come to hear everything--everything!" cried Katie.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

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

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

all things; all of a situation

From this reading I've come to hear everything--everything!" cried Katie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I've come to hear everything--everything!" cried Katie.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading I've come to hear everything--everything!" cried Katie.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

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

From this reading I've come to hear everything--everything!" cried Katie.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

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

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

become covered with mist

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

coated with paint

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

express in words

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

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

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

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

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

precisely as stated

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

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

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

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

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

be dressed in

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

in or at the place that

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and established herself in that corner of the book-room where so many talks had taken place, where Lilias had painted all the anticipatory scenes of grandeur which she intended to go through, and where she had listened to Katie's plans, and not refused her aid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was a year since they had met, and Lilias, seated there, with a little mist of suspense about her, waiting for the next chapter in her life, had an air of dreamy development and maturity which made a great impression upon her friend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And was it all very grand, Lilias? and did the ladies wear their diamonds every day? and did you see the Queen? and what did she say to you?

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In other days Katie, though the youngest, had been the one that knew most of the world.