Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

later than; following

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

how long something has existed

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

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

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

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

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

an occurrence of something

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

a man of refinement

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

a young female

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

the act of departing

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

a farewell remark

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

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

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

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

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

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

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

and nothing more

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

go away from a place

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

with relatively high volume

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

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

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

and nothing more

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

express in words

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

carry out

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

express in words

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

create by training and teaching

From this reading I could only stay one night, and had to leave on the very earliest morning train.

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

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

the act of testing something

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

precisely as stated

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

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

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

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

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

a Caucasian

From this reading So I went to Hatton to say good-bye to my aunt Marjorie, who lives in a big, white house, just across from the common.

which person or people

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

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From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "We were going to Canada for the summer," she began, "so as to learn how to travel and get ready for the great journey around the world that papa and I are going to take this winter.

a late time of life

From this reading After she had sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, had given her name, her place of residence as that very city, and had blushingly admitted that, although fifteen years of age, she was unmarried, she was asked to tell what she knew of the case now on trial.

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

From this reading THE SENTENCE OF THE COURT As the court-crier, amid a breathless hush of expectation, loudly called the name "Annabel Lorimer," a young girl, flushed with embarrassment, but with brave, gray eyes, rose from a seat in the front row of spectators and was escorted to the witness-stand by a gentleman, who evidently was her father, and who remained near her during the examination that followed.