Chapter XIV · Plans

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

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

the state of being absent

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

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

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

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

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

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

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

the two together, not just one

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

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

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

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

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

a squeaking sound

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

in another and different manner

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

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

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

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

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

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

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

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

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

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From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

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

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

not any; not one

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

on one occasion

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

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

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had counted the days of Ben’s absence, and she knew it was almost time for his return.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

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From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

a source of difficulty

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

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

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

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

From this reading Still there was the same old pain at her heart—a restless, longing desire to hear from home, and know if what she feared were true.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

at the time that

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

in or at the place that

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.

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

From this reading She was getting accustomed to the city roar, and the sounds which annoyed her so much at first did not trouble her as they once had done.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Marian was sitting by the window of her little room, looking out into the busy street below, and thinking how differently New York seemed to her now from what it did that dreary day when she wandered down Broadway, and wished that she could die.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She did not expect him to-day, however, and she paid no attention to the heavy footstep upon the stairs, neither did she hear the creaking of the door; but when Mrs. Burt exclaimed, “Benjamin Franklin! where did you come from?” she started, and in an instant held both his hands in hers.