Chapter II

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

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Beside her was a dark-haired boy about a year younger.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

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

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside her was a dark-haired boy about a year younger.

a youthful male person

From this reading Beside her was a dark-haired boy about a year younger.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

gotten under control

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading Beside her was a dark-haired boy about a year younger.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

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From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

divisible by two

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

a young female

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

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

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading Beside her was a dark-haired boy about a year younger.

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

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

to make better

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

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

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

and nothing more

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

on the contrary

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

change to the contrary

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

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

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

not in physical motion

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

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

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

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

From this reading The contents of the first fly did not seem so alarming, at least not as to numbers, for it only contained three occupants, human occupants that is.

lacking charm and good taste

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

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

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

which person or people

From this reading “WHO’S WHO.”

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From this reading “WHO’S WHO.”

belonging to which person

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Beside her was a dark-haired boy about a year younger.

but in spite of that

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘Fat, flabby and fractious,’ that’s what you ought to be labelled,” one of his boy cousins had declared at starting, and, though it was an ungracious remark, and not likely to improve Andrew Durand’s temper, yet even in the excitement of arrival, he still did not look, well--quite the reverse of his cousin’s description.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Beside her was a dark-haired boy about a year younger.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading On the front seat was a rather demure-looking girl of fourteen, whose general air of youthful anxiety suggested that she was more or less in charge of the party.