Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

(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 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

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

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

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

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

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

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

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

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

a youthful male person

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

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

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

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

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

the act of giving special importance or significance to something

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

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

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

to a considerable degree

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

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

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

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

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

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

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

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

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

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

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

and nothing more

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

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

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

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

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

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

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

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

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

and nothing more

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

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

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

the possibility of future success

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

plural of “refrain” — the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

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

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

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

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

make square

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

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

From this reading 'A face in a crowd, a glance, a droop of the lashes, and all is said.'--MARION CRAWFORD.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

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

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is some days later, and having a ball in prospect, Mrs Seaton has left Philippa to rest, whilst she goes on a round of visits; and Philippa, nothing loth, settles herself comfortably on the sofa with a book, and prepares to enjoy a lazy afternoon, but she is destined to interruption.

the words that are spoken

From this reading 'Will you?' asks the little boy, emphasizing his words by leaning heavily against his aunt.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Marie's sister has come to see her and it would be kind to let them be together, don't you think--' Lippa feels inclined to suggest that it would be just as kind to let her alone, but she refrains and merely says 'Well?'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The door suddenly bursts open and Teddy flies in, with 'Oh, Aunt Lippa, will you come into the Square with me.