Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

anew

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

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

From this reading But, notwithstanding this, he did not feel repelled or disappointed.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading But, notwithstanding this, he did not feel repelled or disappointed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

divisible by two

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

at any time

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But, notwithstanding this, he did not feel repelled or disappointed.

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From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

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

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

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

From this reading But, notwithstanding this, he did not feel repelled or disappointed.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

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From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

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From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

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From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading But, notwithstanding this, he did not feel repelled or disappointed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

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From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading But, notwithstanding this, he did not feel repelled or disappointed.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

express in speech

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But, notwithstanding this, he did not feel repelled or disappointed.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

lacking charm and good taste

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

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

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

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

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

at the time that

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “Th' owd lad's been at his tricks again,” was the rough comment made on Joan Lowrie's appearance when she came down to her work the next morning; but Joan looked neither right nor left, and went to her place without a word.

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

From this reading It was evident that not even her gratitude would lead her to encourage any advances.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Not one among them had ever heard her speak of her miseries and wrongs, or had known her to do otherwise than ignore the fact that their existence was well known among her fellow-workers.

but in spite of that

From this reading When Derrick passed her on his way to his duties, she looked up from her task with a faint, quick color, and replied to his courteous gesture with a curt yet not ungracious nod.