used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
CONSENTSnounUS /kənˈsents/
plural of “consent” — permission to do something
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
GAINSnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
hearthrugnoun
a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
MARGARET
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
MAURICE
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
not any; not one
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
Rylton
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From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
except for; apart from
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
express in speech
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
having a supporting base
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
TITA
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
in the direction of
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
