from one side of something to the other
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The older and heavier of the two advanced up the walk between the grassplots.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The older and heavier of the two advanced up the walk between the grassplots.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
clothing in general
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
divined
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From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
give-away
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From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
grassplots
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From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The older and heavier of the two advanced up the walk between the grassplots.
to a considerable degree
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
Jennie
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From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
the force of workers available
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older and heavier of the two advanced up the walk between the grassplots.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
having a supporting base
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
up to a particular time
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The older and heavier of the two advanced up the walk between the grassplots.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The older and heavier of the two advanced up the walk between the grassplots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as Jennie opened the door to let herself out, two men were standing on the cement sidewalk in front of the grassplots, examining the house.
at the time that
From this reading The men declared afterward that in her manner of standing on the step and waiting till they spoke to her there was the same kind of "give-away" as when her brother had eyed them across Broad Street.
which person or people
From this reading They were big, heavily built men, who, although in plain clothes, suggested the guardianship of law.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It came to Jennie instantly that their examination of the house was peculiar; and of that peculiarity she divined with equal promptness the significance.
