Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

(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 Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

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From this reading "Anne doesn't belong there, does she?" said Alston.

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading "Anne doesn't belong there, does she?" said Alston.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

a performer who dances professionally

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

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

From this reading "Anne doesn't belong there, does she?" said Alston.

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From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Sweet," said the mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

not any; not one

From this reading "No," said the mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Sweet," said the mother.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Anne doesn't belong there, does she?" said Alston.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

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

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

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

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Mary whispered to her: "Anne looks very sweet, doesn't she? but not at all like a dancer."

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Choate, stately in dark silk and lace and quite unlike the revolutionary matron who had lain in bed and let her soul loose with the "Mysteries of Paris," sat between her son and daughter and was silent though she grew bright-eyed.