Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

(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 THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

in addition

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

have

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Dorothy became strangely curious as to the inmates of this isolated house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Dorothy became strangely curious as to the inmates of this isolated house.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

lack of self-confidence

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

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From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

past form of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

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

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

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

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Dorothy became strangely curious as to the inmates of this isolated house.

not close together in time

From this reading Dorothy became strangely curious as to the inmates of this isolated house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

the sound of laughing

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

being perceived or observed

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

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

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

with low volume

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

in a strange manner

From this reading Dorothy became strangely curious as to the inmates of this isolated house.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading They also ceased their noisy talk and laughter while they waited for the door to be opened.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

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

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

at the time that

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

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

From this reading She also noticed that when her guides had knocked they drew somewhat back from the doorway, and that the motley crowd which had been pressing close behind followed their example.

during the time that

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

which person or people

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only Katie, the flouted belle who had been following them up, did not seem to possess the same diffidence as the others, but stood with one hand on the door, listening.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading THE DWARF AND THE BEAR Dorothy noticed that there was a light in the windows of this house, and wondered how it was that the occupants seemed to be quietly staying at home while evidently all the half-breed inhabitants of the town were making a night of it.