Chapter IX

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

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

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

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading It was Loreen who answered this.

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

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the act of burning something

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

past form of “commingle” — mix or blend

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

very small

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

earnest or urgent request

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading "Explanations later," said he.

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From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

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

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

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

From this reading "Explanations later," said he.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Loreen who answered this.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Explanations later," said he.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

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

From this reading It was Loreen who answered this.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

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

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

required or under orders

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

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

From this reading It was Loreen who answered this.

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

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

bring to light

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

communicated in words

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

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

From this reading It was Loreen who answered this.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

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

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

at the time that

From this reading The thought was almost too much for my self-possession, and I advanced upon Loreen with a dozen burning questions on my lips when the voice of Mr. Gryce stopped me.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

which person or people

From this reading It was Loreen who answered this.

belonging to which person

From this reading Which entreaty and the way it was uttered, gave me my first distinct conviction that these girls were speaking the truth, and that the diminutive body we had come to unearth was that of Althea Knollys, whose fairy-like form I had so long supposed commingled with foreign soil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If it must be," said she, "remember your own mother and deal reverently with ours."