Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

(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 Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

a detested person

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

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

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

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From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

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From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

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From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

divisible by two

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

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

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

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

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

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

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

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

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In truth Toni was pleasant to look upon.

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

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

held dear

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

the force of workers available

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

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

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

according to the clock

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading In truth Toni was pleasant to look upon.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

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

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

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From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

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

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

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

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

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From this reading In truth Toni was pleasant to look upon.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth Toni was pleasant to look upon.

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From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In truth Toni was pleasant to look upon.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

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

From this reading Precisely at nine o'clock on the following morning Antonia presented herself at the office of the new review; and was forthwith conducted to the editor's room.

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

From this reading Here Owen and Barry were waiting for her; and at the sight of the trim little figure in the doorway the faces of both men brightened.

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From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

during the time that

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

a Caucasian

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

which person or people

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Whereupon Barry, who loved all pretty girls in a harmless, kindly fashion, rejoiced exceedingly; while even Owen, to whom things feminine were at present anathema, owned to himself that she was certainly more attractive to have about the place than her sour-faced predecessor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She had taken off her hat and coat in the little ante-room, and as she stood there in her black frock, with its demure little white turn-down collar, she looked very young, very shy, and if the truth must be told, very pretty.