Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A LETTER AND A DISCUSSION.

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From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?

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

From this reading A LETTER AND A DISCUSSION.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading Are you tired?'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?

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From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading A LETTER AND A DISCUSSION.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

at any time

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

immediately past

From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LETTER AND A DISCUSSION.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

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

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Are you tired?'

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So that she looked up at her aunt in happy freedom from any self-conscious embarrassment.

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?

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

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

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

From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?

which person or people

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The questions came from Frances, who had noticed the unusual silence at the breakfast-table--not that they were ever very loquacious, for Eugene had his meals up-stairs and he was the chatterbox of the party--but without any of her sister's fears or misgivings.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Were you very late last night, Aunt Alison?