Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

at or in the front

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

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

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

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

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

the act of burning something

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

intentionally conceived

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

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

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

characterized by great determination

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

divisible by two

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

immediately past

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

the literary culture

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

come together

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

and nothing more

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

a light shade of red

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

move hurridly

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

cut with a saw

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

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

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TOLD IN LETTERS On the way to the post-office next morning, Mary determined that if she should meet Pink there, as she sometimes did, not even the flicker of an eyelash should show that she remembered last night's conversation.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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

From this reading There were several people in the line ahead of her, and Pink emptied his locked box before her turn came at the window.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

at the time that

From this reading But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

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

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.

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 But when she saw the back of a familiar fur overcoat through the post-office window, she felt the color rush into her face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It made her uncomfortable, but she was burning with curiosity to know what that name could be.

the words that are spoken

From this reading When she went in, not only was she conscious from his greeting that _he_ remembered, but the look in his eyes said as plainly as words that the name which he kept for her alone had risen almost to his lips.