Chapter XX

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

(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 "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

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

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

plural of “blackberry” — large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

a youthful male person

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

delicately beautiful

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

take in liquids

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

take in solid food

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

an old form of “has”

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

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

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

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

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

in an indignant manner

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

and nothing more

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

set down according to a plan

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

held up in the air

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

on the contrary

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

restored to a new condition

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

Identical; not different.

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

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From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

from that time on

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

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

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

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

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

arousing affect

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading "O Charles--'tis all so vastly romantic!" she exclaimed.

precisely as stated

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading "Egad, Bet," he mumbled, "this is better than a diet of raw turnips and blackberries or eggs sucked warm from the nest----" "O Charles, hath it been so bad as that?"

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

From this reading My Lord of Medhurst, chancing to have his mouth rather full, spluttered and lifted handsome head indignantly; thus the likeness to his twin sister was manifest, the same delicate profile and regularity of features, bright, fearless eyes and firm set of mouth and chin, the same proud and lofty carriage of the head.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE GHOST IS LAID My Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, seated upon a rickety chair among a pile of other lumber high under the eaves, kicked her pretty heels for very triumph as she watched the tatterdemalion eat and drink the dainty meal she had just set before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Romantic be damned, Bet--saving your presence!" said he, "I've led a very dog's life----" "My poor, poor boy!" she sighed, touching his thin cheek with gentle, loving fingers which he immediately kissed; thereafter he fell to upon the viands before him with renewed appetite and gusto.