Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

later than; following

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

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

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

(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 "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

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

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

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

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

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

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

in a courageous manner

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But these details escaped her.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

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

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

true confidential information

From this reading But these details escaped her.

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

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading But these details escaped her.

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

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

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

being perceived or observed

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

a state of forcible subjugation

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

reflecting optimism

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

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

From this reading But these details escaped her.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

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

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

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

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

at the time that

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

which person or people

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Gray smiled at Mrs. Elliott, and went on with her sewing, rocking back and forth placidly in her favorite chair.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If the latter had been a woman who talked less and observed more, she would have noticed how drawn and furrowed her old friend's rosy, peaceful face had grown, how much repression there was about the lips which smiled so bravely.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "'Course it does look that way to an outsider," said Mrs. Gray, slowly, as if rehearsing a part which had been carefully taught her, "but when you come to know the facts, it ain't so strange, after all."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, I declare it's so sudden like, I should think your breath would be took away."