Chapter XIV · Constantia at Saratoga

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

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

(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 All her thoughts were with Marion.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

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

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

dearly loved

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

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From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

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From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

be the source of pain

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

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

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

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

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

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From this reading All her thoughts were with Marion.

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

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

information about recent and important events

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

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From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

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

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

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

From this reading All her thoughts were with Marion.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

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From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

being four more than twenty

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

having passed out of existence

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

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

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

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

From this reading She flew to the ladder, descended it, and vanished, as if I had not existed, or as if I had not for twenty-four hours spent myself in the effort to undo the misfortune which I had brought upon her!

in the company of; together with

From this reading All her thoughts were with Marion.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading The girl’s wits were so much more nimble than mine that she had staggered under the news, recovered herself and done much to remove the boxes from the trap-door before I could turn to help her.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Then it hurt me a little, I confess, that she had not a look for me, or a word.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading _“We don’t think much of Miss X— Y— my dear, Quite too fond of the British Officers.”_ LIFE OF ELIZA PINKNEY.