Chapter XIII

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

later than; following

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

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From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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From this reading MISS COSIE.

greatly pleased

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

a movement into or inward

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

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

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

set up or found

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

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

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

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

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

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

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS COSIE.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

in the near future

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

the environmental condition

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Her shyness and brief reserve soon vanished under the influence of their kindness.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

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

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

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

From this reading In spite of the seclusion in which they lived, and the loneliness of their surroundings, they showed a perfection of breeding and a freedom of idea that surprised and delighted Queenie.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Well, to be sure, there never was a little woman so full of hope and tenderness, and love and anxiety, as this little woman was."--_Dickens._ The next hour passed pleasantly enough; the Claytons devoted themselves to their guests' entertainment with an open-heartedness and simple hospitality that seemed natural to them.

a late time of life

From this reading After the first few minutes she ceased to feel as though she were a stranger amongst them, and found herself entering into their plans and wishes as though she had known them for years.