Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

(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 JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

in a delightful manner

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

a room used for dining

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

the organ of sight

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

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

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a clear appearance

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

the act of searching for something

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

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

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

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

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

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

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading The child had the pure, clear cut features of the cameo type of New England maidenhood.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

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

From this reading They were an extremely picturesque pair to the eye seeking for romance and color.

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

From this reading Her good-looking young relative, with hair almost as near the color of the sun as her own, seemed to be entirely devoted to her, which, considering the charm of the child and the radiant and magnetic spirit of the young man himself, was a delightfully natural manifestation.

which person or people

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was always dressed in some striking combination of blue, deep blue like her eyes, with blue hair ribbons.

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

From this reading JIMMIE BECOMES A PARENT The entrance into the dining-room of the curly headed young man and his pretty little niece, who had a suite on the eighth floor, as the room clerk informed all inquirers, was always a matter of interest to the residents of the Hotel Winchester.