Chapter III

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

(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 Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

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

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

in a blank and uncomprehending manner

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Presently Mr. Harding peeped at his companion over the top of his newspaper.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

take in solid food

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

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

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

set up or found

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

a young female

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

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

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

immediately past

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

infested with mice

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

not any; not one

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

and nothing more

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

above and across; more than

From this reading Presently Mr. Harding peeped at his companion over the top of his newspaper.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Presently Mr. Harding peeped at his companion over the top of his newspaper.

plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

in the near future

From this reading Presently Mr. Harding peeped at his companion over the top of his newspaper.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

having the sense of smell

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

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

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

the season of growth

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

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

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, the little girl sat staring blankly at the newspaper which Mr. Harding held open in front of his face, feeling thankful that he was paying no attention to her, so that he did not see the tears she was struggling to suppress.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Presently Mr. Harding peeped at his companion over the top of his newspaper.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT HAUGHTON ONE rainy spring afternoon found Mousey seated opposite to her Cousin Robert in a third-class railway compartment on her way to Haughton, which was the name of the town where Mr. Harding lived.

which person or people

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Only ten minutes before she had bidden a tearful farewell to Aunt Eliza, who had come to the station to see the last of her, and to wish her God-speed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mousey held a bunch of spring flowers—Uncle Dick's farewell offering— which scented the carriage with the perfumes of narcissi and hyacinths; and in her pocket was a packet of sweets, which her cousins had given her with strict injunctions to eat them all herself.