Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

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From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

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

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

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

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

lacking funds

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

straighten with a comb

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

opinion or judgment

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

without fault or error

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

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

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

having the identity known or established

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

-ing form of “impair” — make worse or less effective

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

the state or an instance of being imperfect

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

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 He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

without good reason

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

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

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

easily agitated

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

of or relating to or suffering from neuralgia

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

come into possession of

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

many times at short intervals

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

in other respects or ways

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

unpleasantly

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

a human being

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

participate in games or sport

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

a loud and disturbing noise

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

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

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

without speaking

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

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

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

the act of perceiving the odor of something

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

a lightweight cord

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

a state of acute pain

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

the rays of the sun

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

carry out

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

bound or secured closely

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

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From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

arousing affect

From this reading He had seen Ady, he told me, with eagerness, and she had kissed him, and tied a string of beads about his neck--red ones--which he displayed; and "Ady had a comb in her head, and her toof was broke"--touching one of his own front teeth lightly, so that I knew he was not pointing out any deficiency in the afore-mentioned comb.

not noticed

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading From this description, vague as it was, I identified Ada Greene as the person intended to be described; for I too had observed the imperfection he made a point of--a broken tooth, impairing the beauty of otherwise faultless ones.

precisely as stated

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading During my own peculiar phase of suffering, the small racket of Ernie, unnoticed in hours of health, grated painfully on my ear, and I caught eagerly at the proposition of the negress to take him down-stairs for a walk and hours of play in the sunshine, privileges he did not very often obtain in these latter days.

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

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

at the time that

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.

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

From this reading A nervous headache, that confined me to my bed for several days, succeeded the degrading and exciting scene through which I had passed, and, as Mrs. Clayton had at the same time one of her prostrating neuralgic attacks, the services of Dinah were in active requisition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was much the better for having lain silently for a time, when he returned with his hands filled with flowers, his lips smelling of peppermint-drops, and his eyes, always his finest feature, dancing with delight.