Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

a youthful male person

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

a squeaking sound

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

a special loved one

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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From this reading "Don't!

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

a boy or man

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

immediately past

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

fill by packing tightly

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading "Here stow that, mother," cried the lad, struggling from an embrace.

express in words

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

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

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.

in a weird manner

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

which person or people

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

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

From this reading "Why, Bob, my darling," she said, with an exaggerated fawning smile, "and how is my bonny boy?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading This last consequent upon his catching sight of a shabby-looking figure in black, with a damaged bonnet, and a weirdly dissipated look, rising slowly into sight up the area-steps, and then coming out of the creaking gate to the boy, who grew more serious the nearer the figure came.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was not a pleasant face to look upon, for it was not over-clean; the black and grey hair was ill-arranged, and the eyes that shone above the flushed cheeks belied the woman sadly if they did not tell the truth about potations.