Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

in actual fact

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

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

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

a line of approach

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

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

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

make calm or still

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

a cordial disposition

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

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

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

set up or found

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

a young female

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

flowing profusely

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

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

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

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

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

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

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

a light shade of red

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

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

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

an educational institution

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

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

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

express in speech

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

impressive in appearance

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

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

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading To think that one of her most cherished dreams was actually coming true!

possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

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

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

at the time that

From this reading The girls and boys received her with polite attention or gushing cordiality, and she was beginning to calm into something like sober happiness when Ilga Barron appeared.

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

From this reading On the morning that Mrs. Jocelyn's man drove her across the city to the private school which Polly and David attended, she was almost too joyfully excited for comfort.

a short light gust of air

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

which person or people

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Polly introduced her as, "My friend, Leonora Jocelyn," which made the little dark face pink with pleasure, and nearly caught away the remnant of her self-possession.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A WHIFF OF SLANDER Within a few days the little girl, who on the occasion of the ward's anniversary had been afraid to speak to her beautiful benefactor, found herself established in the stately old house on Edgewood Avenue, and calling the same charming lady "mother."