aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
in addition
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
for the reason that
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He is quite changed."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
don't
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From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
a young female
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
haven't
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From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is quite changed."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
how
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From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
I've
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From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is quite changed."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
Joshua'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːəz/
possessive form of “joshua” — (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
KindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
MarvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
Minnie
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From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
Minnie's
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From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
not any; not one
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Marvel had not mentioned to any one--not even to her husband--how Minnie had distressed her during Joshua's illness.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He is quite changed."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
express in words
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
arousing affect
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
at the time that
From this reading "George," said Mrs. Marvel to her husband one night, when they were alone in their room, "what has come over Mr. Kindred?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The girl had not asked her to keep silence upon the subject; indeed, no word had passed between them about it; but Mrs. Marvel judged that it would be best for Minnie's sake, and for Joshua's also, to let the matter rest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've noticed it too, mother," said Mr. Marvel, "but I haven't thought of it much, because, to tell you the truth, I don't believe he is quite right here"--touching his forehead.
