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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

(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 AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

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From this reading She looked white, Amy thought.

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

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

any thing at all

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

with firmness

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

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

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For once, Amy found herself powerless.

set up or found

From this reading For once, Amy found herself powerless.

a young female

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

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

From this reading For once, Amy found herself powerless.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

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

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked white, Amy thought.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

on one occasion

From this reading For once, Amy found herself powerless.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

lacking power

From this reading For once, Amy found herself powerless.

with low volume

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

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

From this reading She looked white, Amy thought.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

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

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She looked white, Amy thought.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

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

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

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

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

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

From this reading AND AFTERWARDS BEE went quietly through the rest of the day, saying little, doing all that was needful.

a Caucasian

From this reading She looked white, Amy thought.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Mrs. Major did not seem to remark anything unusual; and the hours wore away tardily.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading But any attempt at confidential talk, any reference to the past scene, on the part of the elder, was decisively checked by the younger girl.