Chapter XIX

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

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

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From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

(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 By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

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

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

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

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

of or relating to billiards

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

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From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

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From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

traveling across

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

demanding attention

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading It was a December night and snowing hard.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

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

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

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

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

divisible by two

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

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

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

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

From this reading It was a December night and snowing hard.

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

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

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 was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

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

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a December night and snowing hard.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

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

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

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

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

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

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

a particular point in time

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

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

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was a December night and snowing hard.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

in other respects or ways

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

above and across; more than

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading It was a December night and snowing hard.

inclined to or conducive to companionship with others

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

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

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

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

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

arousing affect

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

exceptionally

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

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

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

precisely as stated

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

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

From this reading "Seems sort er more sociable like to see a little female chair a-rockin'," he remarked to himself, for the room was otherwise unoccupied, and even the house itself.

in or at the place that

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

during the time that

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was an uncommonly tall old man with a head like a highly polished billiard ball rising above a fringe of thin white hair; he had a straggly beard, while over his dim blue eyes the eyebrows arched like cornices.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'LIZABETH" A VERY old man leaned over, touching a cane-bottomed rocking chair with his carpet slipper.

but in spite of that

From this reading By and by the old man got up, and crossing over to a side window where the blind had not yet been pulled down, stood there for a moment frowning and saying impatiently: "Ef that don't beat all!" for mingling with the noises outside there sounded a faint and monotonous crying.