Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

matters of personal concern

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

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From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

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

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading "This book explains everything except what you want to know!" she complained.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

increase twofold

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

at any time

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "This book explains everything except what you want to know!" she complained.

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

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

apart from; not including

From this reading "This book explains everything except what you want to know!" she complained.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "This book explains everything except what you want to know!" she complained.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

possessive form of “fay” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

with passionate fervor

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

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

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

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

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

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

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

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

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

cut with a saw

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

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

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

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

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

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

From this reading "This book explains everything except what you want to know!" she complained.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

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

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

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

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "This book explains everything except what you want to know!" she complained.

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

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

possessing sound knowledge

From this reading I am not curious concerning other people's affairs, but I confess I should like to know something of Aunt Fay's past, for she seems so ignorant of some things, so well-informed upon others.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Evidently her double has traveled, and remembered what she saw.

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

From this reading Suddenly Miss Van Buren looked up from a red book which had engaged her attention ever since, at Alphen, we turned out of the narrow water-street of the canal into the broader thoroughfare of the river.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How Scotch of you, Aunt Fay!" exclaimed Starr, fervently; but he looked worried; and I wondered if he had told the girls that Lady MacNairne had never been much abroad.