Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

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

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

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

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

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

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

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

From this reading How surprised, she smiled, he would be.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

make calm or still

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

put on clothes

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

time without end

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

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

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

set up or found

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

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

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

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

From this reading How surprised, she smiled, he would be.

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

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

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

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

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From this reading How surprised, she smiled, he would be.

a force that moves something along

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

of great significance or value

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

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

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

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

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

come together

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

on one occasion

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

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

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

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

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It already seemed an eternity since she had parted with him.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading How surprised, she smiled, he would be.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading How surprised, she smiled, he would be.

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

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

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

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

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From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

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

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Its daintiness comforted and cheered her, as a friend's face might have done, and under its impetus she found calm enough to rearrange her hair, and, with many a shy recoil and shy caress, to lay out John's evening things for him, as she had often laid out her father's.

the topmost one of two

From this reading She drew the pretty evening dress which she had chosen for this and most important evening from its tissue-paper nest in the upper tray of her trunk.

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

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

during the time that

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Once more Marjorie looked out into the street for a while and began to plan the exact form of greeting with which she should meet John.

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

From this reading How surprised, she smiled, he would be.