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 Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

in addition

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

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

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

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

From this reading Girls’ schools are chilly places.

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

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

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

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

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

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading Girls’ schools are chilly places.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

crouch or curl up

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

divisible by two

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

start firing a weapon

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Girls’ schools are chilly places.

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From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

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

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

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

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

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

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

come together

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Girls’ schools are chilly places.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

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

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

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

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Girls’ schools are chilly places.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

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

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

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

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The hands, too, of the fair pupils are apt to seem larger than common, inclined to blue in color, and, generally, are suggestive of inadequate circulation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

at the time that

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Their noses (however charming these features may become in a year or two, or even may be in the holidays) appear somehow of a frosty temperature in the long dull months of school-time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The unfortunate victims, when you chance to meet them, mostly look but half-alive, and dismally cold.

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

From this reading À tendency to get as near the fire as possible (to come within the frontiers of the hearth-rug is forbidden), and to cower beneath shawls, is also characteristic of joyous girlhood--school-girlhood, that is.