Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

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

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

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

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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

From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

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

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

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

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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From this reading The Marchesa protested.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

and nothing more

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

make a painting

From this reading 'I paint what I see.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading The Marchesa protested.

with low volume

From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I cannot help it,' said Filmore Durand quietly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'I paint what I see.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

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

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

express in words

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

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

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'I paint what I see.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow, or in the turn of the throat; she could not tell where it was, but it gave her niece a little air of religious ecstasy that was not natural to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.'