Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading EDGAR NORTH; OR, A HEART WITHOUT A RESTING-PLACE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

later than; following

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

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

From this reading Arthur exclaimed, or rather shouted, as he seized the envelope.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading EDGAR NORTH; OR, A HEART WITHOUT A RESTING-PLACE.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Arthur exclaimed, or rather shouted, as he seized the envelope.

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From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Arthur exclaimed, or rather shouted, as he seized the envelope.

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

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

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

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

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

From this reading Arthur exclaimed, or rather shouted, as he seized the envelope.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading EDGAR NORTH; OR, A HEART WITHOUT A RESTING-PLACE.

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

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

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

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

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

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

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

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "A letter!"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading EDGAR NORTH; OR, A HEART WITHOUT A RESTING-PLACE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading EDGAR NORTH; OR, A HEART WITHOUT A RESTING-PLACE.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

on the contrary

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

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

From this reading EDGAR NORTH; OR, A HEART WITHOUT A RESTING-PLACE.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Arthur exclaimed, or rather shouted, as he seized the envelope.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Arthur exclaimed, or rather shouted, as he seized the envelope.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

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

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

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

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

in the direction of

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.

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

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

at the time that

From this reading About two weeks after his arrival in his new home, when Arthur came down one morning to breakfast, something in his aunt's face made him think of pleasant things; so that his "Good morning, auntie," seemed rather like a question.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading EDGAR NORTH; OR, A HEART WITHOUT A RESTING-PLACE.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I think you had better have breakfast," said Mrs. Estcourt, smiling, but holding something in her hand towards him, at the same time.