Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

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

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

from appearances alone

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

next to; at the side of

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

the act of departing

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

to come or go into

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

tending to vanish like vapor

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

a farewell remark

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

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

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

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

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

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

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

take the midday meal

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

not any; not one

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

being perceived or observed

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

portray in words

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

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

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

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

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

the season of growth

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

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

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading The former brought her a tasty basket of lunch, sent with her mother's compliments, and the latter an elaborate bouquet of flowers.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

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

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

create by training and teaching

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

lasting a very short time

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

communicated in words

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.

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

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading No one apparently noticed that Frank was not on the platform when the train started, and when it was well under way Alice was astonished to see him enter the car.

at the time that

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

the words that are spoken

From this reading When on the morning of her departure from Boston she stood beside the train exchanging the usual good-by words with her brother, she was surprised at being joined by Blanch and Frank.

an affirmative

From this reading "YES OR NO" A woman's heart, as transitory as the wind, as evanescent as the rainbow, and as tender as spring violets, is hard to portray with pen, and for that reason the summer-day nature of Alice Page is but faintly outlined.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want to kiss you good-by," said Blanch, and when the two had embraced and Frank had uttered a suitable speech, Alice kissed her brother and took her seat.