Chapter VI

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

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

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From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

(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 I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

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

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

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

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

a female human offspring

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

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From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

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From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

made afraid

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

the act of giving

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

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

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

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

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

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

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

small in range or scope

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

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

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

express a supposition

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

sweep across or over

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

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

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

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

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Daughter!" almost shrieked Cousin Emily E., a-catching her breath, and giving a frightened look over my way.

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

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

at the time that

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

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

From this reading "Why, Cousin Dempster," says I, "children were not invited."

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I said nothing, but sat in dignified silence, wishing those two persons to feel that it was impossible the creature could mean me, but I trembled all over with righteous indignation, and wondered why that Bible benefactor, King Herod, had limited himself to boys, when he had such a glorious chance to sweep creatures like that out of existence in the female line.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My child, how can you be so rude?" says Cousin Dempster, stamping down among the fur robes, and mashing my foot under the sole of his boot.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Children, indeed!" says the child, giving her head a fling: "I suppose Cousin Frost thinks that nothing but old maids can be young ladies--the idea!"