Chapter X

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

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

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

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

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

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

dearly loved

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

recognizable; marked

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

move deeply

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

one or the other of two

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

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

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

having lost your job

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

an extinct volcano in south central Honshu that is the highest peak in Japan; last erupted in 1707; famous for its symmetrical snow-capped peak; a sacred mountain and site for pilgrimages

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

only a very short time before

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

a small island

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

full of life and energy

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

a female domestic

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

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

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

your grandmother

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

hunt illegally

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

a special situation

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

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

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

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

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

the act of using

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

precisely as stated

From this reading A SACRED ISLE Jack's entrance into the group reminded one of the sudden appearance of a very lively trout into a quiet pool of goldfish.

a listing of the words used in some enterprise

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To do her justice, it never occurred to her that this would in any way disturb either of her sisters.

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

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

which person or people

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had seen half the town by evening of the next day, had already begun a Japanese vocabulary which she did not hesitate to use with frequency, had quite captured the colonel at whom she fired questions with such accuracy and precision that she had a dozen legends of Fujiyama at her tongue's end, and was beginning a study of the religions.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She decided offhand that Mr. Montell should be relegated to Eleanor and that she was not to poach on her preserves, and so as she, herself, could not be without a cavalier she made up her mind she would appropriate Mr. Harding.

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

From this reading Nan was a dear old thing, but, in the eyes of eighteen, really something of an old maid, and therefore hardly to be classed with those who might still have attractions for young men.