Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

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

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

aroused to action

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

deprived of sight

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

a young person of either sex

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

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

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

-ing form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

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

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

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

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

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

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

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

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

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

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

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

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

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 From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

immediately past

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

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From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

and nothing more

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

a brief written record

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

and nothing more

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

above and across; more than

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

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

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

affected with paralysis

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

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

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

only a very short time before

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

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

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

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

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

a male human offspring

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

the season of growth

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

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

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

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

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

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

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Tears so blurred her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.

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

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

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

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading At last she was aroused by the crunching of wheels, and became aware that Mrs. Whately had arrived.

at the time that

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.

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

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

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 PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PARALYZED WITH SHAME So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading From what she knew of this aunt she had a good deal of hope from her appeal, for Mrs. Whately had always seemed a kind-hearted woman.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading True, she had been over-indulgent to her son, and, in her blind idolatry of this only child, blind to his faults, always comforting herself with the belief that he was merely high-spirited and would settle down when he grew older.