Chapter IX

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

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

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

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

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

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

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

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

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

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

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

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

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

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

having made preparations

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

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

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

a long fixed look

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

a young female

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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 She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

a toiletry for the hair

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

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

From this reading He showed no inclination to press her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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

From this reading He showed no inclination to press her.

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

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

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

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading He showed no inclination to press her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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 That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

not in physical motion

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

not any; not one

From this reading He showed no inclination to press her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading He showed no inclination to press her.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

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

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He showed no inclination to press her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

move stealthily

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

not in physical motion

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

not returned in kind

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

at the time that

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.

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

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She sat motionless; her hands in front of her; her gaze fixed on the sugar, which the flies still harried; a slight slip of a girl, with black hair, drawn tightly back from her temples, and twisted in a knot behind.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Picking up his pouch from the turf, he began, leisurely, to refill his pipe; and, for the first time since he had begun his story, he withdrew his glance from Dorothy; using his eyes to observe the tobacco as he pressed it home.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading WHAT THE GIRL TOLD THE MAN The question remained so long unanswered that one was disposed to wonder if the girl had heard it; and this time Mr Frazer persisted in waiting for the reply which did not come.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading That was how they had taught her to do it when, in the convent, she had put it up; she knew no other way, and had no notion of the wonders which an artist in hairdressing could perform with her luxuriant tresses.