Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

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From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

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

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

the first light of day

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

yet to be or coming

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

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

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

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

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

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

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

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

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

a message received and understood

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

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

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

go away from a place

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

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

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

a particular point in time

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

and nothing more

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

in a polite manner

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

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

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

a single object (as distinguished from a pair)

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

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

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

create by training and teaching

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

an old word for “to”

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

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

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

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

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading LIKE UNTO LIKE ATTRACTED Jinnie Singleton watched Theodore King leave the train at the little private station situated on his own estate.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A reluctant, stormy dawn was pushing its way from the horizon as she picked up the pail and fiddle and stepped out into the falling snow.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Stopping a moment, she asked the station master about the Grandokens, but as he had only that week arrived in Bellaire, he politely, with admiration in his eyes, told her he could not give her any information.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

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

From this reading For some hours she sat in the station on one of the hard benches, waiting for daylight, at which time she and Milly Ann would steal forth into the city to find Lafe Grandoken, her mother's friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As she drew nearer the city depot, her heart beat with uncertainty, for that day would decide her fate, her future; she would know by night whether or not she possessed a friend in the world.