Chapter XVII · A New Side

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

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

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

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

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

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

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

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

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

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

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From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

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

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

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

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

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

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

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

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

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

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

something that is lost

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

not any; not one

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

and nothing more

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

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

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

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

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading And, becoming interested in her story, she did forget it, and was only started from her interest by seeing a man seat himself in the chair next to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

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

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

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

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

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

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

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

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What had attracted their attention she was at a loss to know, and for a time it irritated her.

during the time that

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But, turning to the window, she, by interesting herself in a magazine, tried to forget it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ida met with an experience unusual to her on her trip to Philadelphia.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading While riding on the cars she perceived that a man and woman, fellow-passengers, were eying her with no little curiosity.