Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

later than; following

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

(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 Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

any thing at all

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

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

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

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

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

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

From this reading "You must have seen a good many new things."

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "You must have seen a good many new things."

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

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You must have seen a good many new things."

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

From this reading "You must have seen a good many new things."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

in the near future

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I saw very little that was not new," I replied.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I saw very little that was not new," I replied.

only a very short time before

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You must have seen a good many new things."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

in the near future

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "You must have seen a good many new things."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

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

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But I think what surprised me as much as anything was not to find any stores on Washington Street, or any banks on State.

at the time that

From this reading Dr. and Mrs. Leete were evidently not a little startled to learn, when they presently appeared, that I had been all over the city alone that morning, and it was apparent that they were agreeably surprised to see that I seemed so little agitated after the experience.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must have seen a good many new things."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your stroll could scarcely have failed to be a very interesting one," said Mrs. Leete, as we sat down to table soon after.