Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

relating to or producing insensibility

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

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

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading You know what to do."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

being one more than seven

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

divisible by two

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

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

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

in an impartial manner

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

a short coat

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading You know what to do."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

according to the clock

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

above and across; more than

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

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

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her face held a frown, as though even in slumber the memory of the ordeal was following her.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

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

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading You know what to do."

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "I'll go now," he whispered, "and be back at twelve.

a Caucasian

From this reading A GIRL'S NOBILITY At half past eight o'clock in the morning Aunt Timmie was tidying up the room, Doctor Stone was removing his white jacket, and, on an adjoining cot to Mesmie, Nancy lay dozing from the effect of an anaesthetic.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The old woman nodded, but did not stop the palm-leaf fan being impartially waved over her charges.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You know what to do."