Chapter V

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

later than; following

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

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

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

brought together in one place

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

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

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading I don't see why it is."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I don't see why it is."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

something that is lost

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

engage in

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

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

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

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

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

a special situation

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I don't see how the girls came to think of such a thing," she said to Mrs. Pomeroy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They are always doing kind things for me, though I never can make any return.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

which person or people

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.

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

From this reading "I don't understand why they should care so much for me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE money which had been collected to repair Kitty's loss, being put into Mr. Fletcher's hands, was by him transmuted into ten bright little gold dollars, after which they were put into Mrs. Pomeroy's hands to be presented to Kitty, who received them with a delight that was almost painful.