Chapter XXII

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

From this reading You ain't the same girl you was a month ago.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

anew

From this reading Ethel Mason only laughed again in answer.

in the past

From this reading You ain't the same girl you was a month ago.

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From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

react verbally

From this reading Ethel Mason only laughed again in answer.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

put on clothes

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

a young female

From this reading You ain't the same girl you was a month ago.

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From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading Ethel Mason only laughed again in answer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

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

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

a small worthless amount

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

immediately past

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

the sound of laughing

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Ethel Mason only laughed again in answer.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

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

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

and nothing more

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading You ain't the same girl you was a month ago.

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From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

and nothing more

From this reading Ethel Mason only laughed again in answer.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

Identical; not different.

From this reading You ain't the same girl you was a month ago.

in a vicious manner

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

be standing; be upright

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading You ain't the same girl you was a month ago.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

interact in a certain way

From this reading You dress different; you act different; you treat me different; and it's gettin' to be more'n I'm goin' to stand for."

up to a particular time

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading You ain't the same girl you was a month ago.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.

at the time that

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

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

From this reading A month had passed since her father's death, an aunt from the lake coming up to the mountain to live with her; but, according to Seneca's gossip, and according to Seneca's general ideas of the fitness of things, this was but a temporary arrangement, to last merely until such time had elapsed as would suit the rough conventions of the county, when Ethel Mason would then become Mrs. Jack Harrison.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ETHEL MASON DECIDES "It ain't nothing to laugh about," said Harrison savagely, "you have changed, every way.