Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

in the past

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

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

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

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

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

divisible by two

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

an established custom

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

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

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

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

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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 She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

social deportment

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

a particular point in time

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

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

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading TWO SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

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

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading TWO SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

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

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.

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

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Lois was inclined now to think it might be quite as well if something hindered Mr. Dillwyn's second visit.

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

From this reading Two poor Shampuashuh girls were not likely to have much to do with that sort of society, and--it was best they should not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She did not wonder at Madge's evident fascination; she had felt the same herself long ago, and in connection with other people; the charm of good breeding and gracious manners, and the habit of the world, even apart from knowledge and cultivation and the art of conversation.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, Mr. Dillwyn was a good specimen of this sort of attraction; and for a moment Lois's imagination recalled that day's two walks in the rain; then she shook off the impression.