Chapter IX

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

(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 When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

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

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

showing disapproval

From this reading He shook his head disapprovingly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “No, nothing doing,” he said.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He shook his head disapprovingly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

possessive form of “mccarthy” — United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

absolutely essential

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

not any; not one

From this reading “No, nothing doing,” he said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “No, nothing doing,” he said.

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

above and across; more than

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

in a reflective manner

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

Identical; not different.

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He shook his head disapprovingly.

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From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

at the time that

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Jerome recognized the idea to which his wife’s imagination, like his own, had leaped, but he did not think it at all necessary to let Nell know that the same possibility had occurred to him.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Mrs. Willing was as much interested as her husband in the arrival of Mrs. Knapp in the store.

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From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

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

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When he had finished telling her about the interview and they had laughed and wondered over the acuteness of the novice’s criticism of McCarthy’s window-dressing, Nell said reflectively: “Do you know, from all I’ve heard about her from the St. Peter’s women--I wouldn’t be a bit surprised....”