Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

later than; following

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

any thing at all

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

official approval

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

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From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The little cottage was very silent.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

one or the other of two

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

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From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

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

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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 Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

immediately past

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading The little cottage was very silent.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

not any; not one

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The little cottage was very silent.

deliver by singing

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

not in physical motion

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

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

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

in the direction of

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

precisely as stated

From this reading The little cottage was very silent.

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

From this reading The day was a heavy one to Daisy and Juanita after that.

at the time that

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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

From this reading Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

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 Daisy lay still, saying nothing, and generally keeping her face turned towards the window so that her friend could not see at; and when Mrs. Benoit proposed, as she several times did, to read to Daisy or sing to her, she was always answered by a gentle, "No, Juanita," which was as decided as it was gentle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Daisy's dinner she had prepared with particular care; but it was not enjoyed; Mrs. Benoit knew that.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading The last time indeed, Daisy had yielded and given assent to the proposition; but Mrs. Benoit did not feel sure that she gave anything else; either attention or approbation.