Chapter III

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

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading He read aloud, in his clear, full tones:

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

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

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

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

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

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

fearless and daring

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

rid of obstructions

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

agreeably diverting

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

possessive form of “f” — a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

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

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He read aloud, in his clear, full tones:

highly enthusiastic

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

excessively quick

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

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

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

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

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

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

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

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

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

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

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

not divisible by two

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a predisposition in favor of something

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He read aloud, in his clear, full tones:

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

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

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

an inscription written above something else

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

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

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

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

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He read aloud, in his clear, full tones:

arousing affect

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a shaky motion

From this reading She stood by him, her hands resting on the table, trembling with pleasure, her face glowing.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

not having a good education

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As he turned the pages to the F's she picked up the paper and held it in her hands, looking curiously at the bold, clear superscription on the back, and the big red seal; but it told nothing to her uneducated eyes, and with an unconscious sigh, she pushed it back into the dictionary, her hand touching his in the movement and sending an odd thrill of pleasure along his nerves.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

which person or people

From this reading "'FRIEND.--One who, entertaining for another sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection, from personal predilection, seeks his society and welfare; a well-wisher, an intimate associate.'"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The leaves fluttered with her hasty movement, and a folded sheet of parchment fell out upon the floor.