Chapter XVI

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

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

third-person singular of “afflict” — cause great unhappiness for; distress

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

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From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

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

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

official approval

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

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

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

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From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

the two together, not just one

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

put or send forth

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

carefully weighed

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

a female human offspring

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

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

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

the organ of sight

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

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

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

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

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SHEPPARD LEE VISITS MR.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

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

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading IN WHICH SHEPPARD LEE VISITS MR.

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

plural of “mortgage” — a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH SHEPPARD LEE VISITS MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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From this reading IN WHICH SHEPPARD LEE VISITS MR.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

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

From this reading I pulled the bell with a most dignified jerk, and asked for Mr. Smith.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

under normal conditions

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading IN WHICH SHEPPARD LEE VISITS MR.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SHEPPARD LEE VISITS MR.

which person or people

From this reading But the servant, who grinned with approbation as at an old acquaintance, and doubtless considered that he knew more about the matter than myself, as Philadelphia servants usually do, ushered me into the presence of Mr. Smith's fair daughter.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PERIWINKLE SMITH AND HIS FAIR DAUGHTER, AND IS INTRUSTED WITH A SECRET WHICH BOTH ASTONISHES AND AFFLICTS HIM.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.

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

From this reading "Ah!" said I to myself, as I cast my eye around the apartment, and saw that her levee consisted of but a single beau--a stranger whom I did not know, but who, I learned afterward, was a young millionaire from Boston--"the world begins to suspect the mortgages, and friends are falling away.