Chapter IV

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

From this reading A SERIOUS MATCHMAKER.

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From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

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

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

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

From this reading “How so?” asked the gentleman, with an interested look.

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

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

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

From this reading “Why, I was as green as grass,” said Marion, laughing.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How so?” asked the gentleman, with an interested look.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

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

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

serving as an essential component

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

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From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

made afraid

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

a man of refinement

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading “Why, I was as green as grass,” said Marion, laughing.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “Why, I was as green as grass,” said Marion, laughing.

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

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

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

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

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

From this reading “How so?” asked the gentleman, with an interested look.

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

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading “How so?” asked the gentleman, with an interested look.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

and nothing more

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

immediately past

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “Why, I was as green as grass,” said Marion, laughing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “How so?” asked the gentleman, with an interested look.

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

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others

From this reading A SERIOUS MATCHMAKER.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

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

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading A SERIOUS MATCHMAKER.

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

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “How so?” asked the gentleman, with an interested look.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

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

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

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

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

create by training and teaching

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

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

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

at the time that

From this reading When Marion alighted from her train at the Grand Central Depot it was almost midnight, but she was not frightened a particle.

which person or people

From this reading “It doesn’t seem much like the first time I came,” she said to the gentleman and lady who sat just behind her and who had been talking to her pleasantly during the last part of the journey.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, I was as green as grass,” said Marion, laughing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “How so?” asked the gentleman, with an interested look.