Chapter XIII

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

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

(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 “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading ALLISON AND HER GUARDIAN.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading ALLISON AND HER GUARDIAN.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

in a serious manner

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

a young female

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading ALLISON AND HER GUARDIAN.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading ALLISON AND HER GUARDIAN.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

harmed

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

treat with contempt

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

possessing material wealth

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

an educational institution

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

required or under orders

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

in the direction of

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

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

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

(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 “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

at the time that

From this reading “And one little body, like me, couldn’t begin to spend it all--especially when she is cooped up in a boarding school, and has an ogre of a guardian to hold her in check,” the young girl continued, with a mock, injured air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Well?” said Gerald, smiling at her mood, yet not suspecting toward what it was tending.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, then, Gerald,” said Allison, regarding her lover earnestly, “you know, of course, that papa left me a lot of money.”

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

From this reading “Yes, I know that Mr. Brewster was supposed to be a very rich man,” the young man responded, with a regretful sigh.