Chapter IX

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

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

in an adverse manner

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

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

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

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

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

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

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

at a previous time

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

set up or found

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading No gossip linked Stacey’s name with Marian’s.

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

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

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

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

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading No gossip linked Stacey’s name with Marian’s.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

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

From this reading No gossip linked Stacey’s name with Marian’s.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading No gossip linked Stacey’s name with Marian’s.

not any; not one

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

not divisible by two

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

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

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

not in physical motion

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

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

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading A number of people looked at him curiously, for it was known to some that he and the bride had formerly been engaged; but they found nothing in Stacey’s face or bearing to reward them.

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

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.

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

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Marian was married at Saint Grace’s early in September, and Stacey was present at the wedding.

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

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading There was general interest in the wedding, since Ames Price and Marian Latimer were both prominent; there were no excited whispered comments.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No gossip linked Stacey’s name with Marian’s.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And, indeed, it is an odd fact that it was difficult for a man and still more difficult for a woman to get talked about adversely in Vernon.