Chapter I

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

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

disposed to please

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

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

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

for the reason that

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

third-person singular of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

put or send forth

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

every person

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

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

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

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

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

respectful deference

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

capable of being imagined

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

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

From this reading IN THE STREET.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

against your will

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

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

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

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

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

not any; not one

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

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

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

and nothing more

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

go across or through

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

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

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading IN THE STREET.

a ray of sunlight

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

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

From this reading IN THE STREET.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

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

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading People have smiled upon her all her days; she thinks it is because everybody is amiable, and seeks no further for a cause.

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

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

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

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

precisely as stated

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

at the time that

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.

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

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

a late time of life

From this reading It is only eighteen years old, and not at all of the heroical cast, but it brightens like a passing sunbeam through all the sombre line of passengers, and along the dull background of this ordinary street.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading One of them is very pretty--you can see that at a glance: under the simple bonnet, and through the thin little veil, which throws no cloud upon its beauty, shines the sweetest girl’s face imaginable.

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

From this reading There is no resisting that sweet unconscious influence: people smile when they pass her, unawares; it is a natural homage paid involuntarily to the young, sweet, innocent loveliness, unconscious of its own power.