Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

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

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

a line of approach

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

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From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

opinion or judgment

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

the act of departing

From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

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

From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

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

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

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

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

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From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

not any; not one

From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

according to the clock

From this reading Only six o'clock!

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

and nothing more

From this reading Only six o'clock!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

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

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

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

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

do one's shopping

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Only six o'clock!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

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

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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

From this reading Eleanor had no intention of going to Mrs. Newbolt's.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

devoid of creatures

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

not consciously observing

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

up to a particular time

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

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

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

look attentively

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "She'd talk Edith to me!" she said to herself; "I _can't_ understand why she likes her!"

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading So she wandered down the avenue until, tired of looking with unseeing eyes into shop windows, it occurred to her to go into the park; there, on a bench on one of the unfrequented paths, she sat down, hoping that no one would recognize her; it was cold, and she shivered and looked at her watch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.

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

From this reading Instead of dining with her aunt, she meant to walk about the streets until she was sure that Maurice had started for the train; then she would go back to her own house.