Chapter XVII

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

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

in the past

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

mental turmoil

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

with resolute determination

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

a young female

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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From this reading HETTY TO THE RESCUE.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

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

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

free from harm or evil

From this reading HETTY TO THE RESCUE.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading HETTY TO THE RESCUE.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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

From this reading HETTY TO THE RESCUE.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

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

From this reading “The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.”--BYRON.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near at hand, and for weeks past orders for party-dresses, head-dresses, opera cloaks, etc., had poured in upon the establishment till, as Mrs. Sharp said, they were driven almost to distraction.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, she’s but the ghost of the pretty girl the expressman brought here two months ago.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

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

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Hetty Goodenough, you’ll have to interfere, and set your foot down firmly too, or the child’s health will be ruined for life,” remarked that young lady to herself, stealing another and another furtive glance at the wan, thin cheeks of Floy Kemper.