Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A REVELATION Marjorie was practising.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

(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 Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

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

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

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

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

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

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

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

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

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

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

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

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

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

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

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

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

and nothing more

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

hear with intention

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

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

From this reading A REVELATION Marjorie was practising.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

not any; not one

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

participate in games or sport

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

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

From this reading A REVELATION Marjorie was practising.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A REVELATION Marjorie was practising.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

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

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

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

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Marjorie did not listen to their conversation, for it was of no interest to her, and, too, she was devoting all her attention to her exercises.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was conscientious about it, and tried very hard to hold her hands just right, as she counted, one--two--three--four; one--two--three--four.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and she wanted to go out and play, but her hour's practising must be done first.

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

From this reading A REVELATION Marjorie was practising.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.

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 Mrs. Corey, Hester's mother, was calling on Mrs. Maynard, and the two ladies sat on the veranda, just outside the window near which the piano stood.