used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
Ashley
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From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
contagiousadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
the act of departing
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
the sound of laughing
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
philosophy's
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From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
Ralph
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From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
on the contrary
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
RedbudnounUS /ˈredbʌd/
small shrubby tree of eastern North America similar to the Judas tree having usually pink flowers; found in damp sheltered underwood
From this reading Puzzled, and at his philosophy's end, Ralph began to grow dignified; when, luckily, Redbud approached.
SALLIANNA
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From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
VERTY
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From this reading VERTY STATES HIS PRIVATE OPINION OF MISS SALLIANNA.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
(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 Ralph tried to laugh at this; but not succeeding very well, came suddenly to the very rational conclusion that something unusual was going on in his breast.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
at the time that
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had never before failed to utter the most contagious laughter, when he attempted the performance--what could the rather faint sound which now issued from his lips be occasioned by?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fanny complimented Mr. Ralph Ashley with a very indifferent bow, and went on talking with, or rather to, her companion Verty.
