Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Who is it, Gregson?" asked Belle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "I heard the bell ring.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading "Who is it, Gregson?" asked Belle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

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From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

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From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I heard the bell ring.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

the act of retaining something

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

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From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading "I heard the bell ring.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading "Who is it, Gregson?" asked Belle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

someone waiting in concealment

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading "I heard the bell ring.

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From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

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

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

do one's shopping

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

superlative of “stiff” — not moving or operating freely

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

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

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

the activity of making visits

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

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

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THEIR EYES ARE OPENED As her cousins were not at all interested in what became of Helen during the day, neither was Helen interested in how the three Starkweather girls occupied their time.

at the time that

From this reading All three chanced to be in the drawing-room when Gregson came past the door in his stiffest manner, holding the tray with a single card on it.

during the time that

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

which person or people

From this reading "Who is it, Gregson?" asked Belle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.

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

From this reading But on this particular afternoon, while Helen was visiting Lurcher, and chatting with Sadie Goronsky on the sidewalk in front of the Finkelstein shop, she would have been deeply interested in what interested the Starkweather girls.