Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

(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 She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

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From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

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From this reading Without reserve she sobbed on Amy's shoulder.

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

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

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

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

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From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading LOST Grace burst out crying.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she just could not seem to help it.

in a rueful manner

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But she just could not seem to help it.

demanding attention

From this reading LOST Grace burst out crying.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

a young female

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading LOST Grace burst out crying.

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

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

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

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But she just could not seem to help it.

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

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

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From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

and nothing more

From this reading But she just could not seem to help it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading LOST Grace burst out crying.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Without reserve she sobbed on Amy's shoulder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

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From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LOST Grace burst out crying.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Without reserve she sobbed on Amy's shoulder.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But she just could not seem to help it.

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

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Without reserve she sobbed on Amy's shoulder.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading Without reserve she sobbed on Amy's shoulder.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

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

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

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

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

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

From this reading But she just could not seem to help it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

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

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.

precisely as stated

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

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

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She said she knew it was silly, and not at all what an outdoor girl should do, and, very contritely afterward, she told the others how sorry she was that she had given way.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without reserve she sobbed on Amy's shoulder.

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

From this reading For a moment Mollie and Betty, looking at one another, feared that Amy, too, would give way to her feelings, and that they would have two hysterical ones on their hands.