Chapter VII · Gossip in the Basement

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

later than; following

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

any thing at all

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

on the far side of; further than

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

a youthful male person

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

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

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

special importance or significance

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

a boy or man

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

brought together in one place

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

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

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

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

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

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

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

possessive form of “lambert” — a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

not in physical motion

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

not any; not one

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

held or filled or in use

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

above and across; more than

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

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From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

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

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

unhealthy looking

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

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

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

having a supporting base

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

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

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

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

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading James received the basket, and carried it off manfully, but began to drag in his walk, and set the heavy load down for a moment’s rest after he had carried it a block or two, for his spirit ran far beyond his strength, poor fellow!

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

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

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

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

at the time that

From this reading When he entered the spacious kitchen in Mrs. Lambert’s dwelling, the perspiration was standing in drops on his forehead and he staggered in his walk.

a Caucasian

From this reading Even the cook, whose duty it was, stood by her table with the rolling-pin resting motionless on a half-formed pie-crust, her hands white with flour, and her mouth open with eager curiosity, listening to the female in that French cap so intently that she had no eyes nor ears for anything else.

which person or people

From this reading So occupied and interested was this group that no one observed the tired boy, who stood panting over the basket he had placed upon the floor, waiting for some one to claim its contents.

belonging to which person

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.

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

From this reading Two or three servants were in the kitchen, gathered in a group around a sallow and highly dressed young lady, whose French cap was in a flutter from the active movement of her head, and whose hands were now and then taken from the pockets in her apron to illustrate what she was saying with peculiar emphasis.