used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
Aimée
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From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Can any of you explain what it is?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can any of you explain what it is?”
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Can any of you explain what it is?”
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
Grif
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From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Can any of you explain what it is?”
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
not any; not one
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Can any of you explain what it is?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
Phil
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From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is no denying,” Phil proceeded, “that he is changed somehow or other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
Tod's
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From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
Toinette
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From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Can any of you explain what it is?”
window-ledge
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From this reading Mollie, resting her elbows on the window-ledge, turned her head over her shoulder; 'Toinette, tying Tod's sleeves with red ribbon, looked up; Aimée went on with her sewing, the two little straight lines making themselves visible on her forehead between her eyebrows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “SOMETHING,” announced Phil, painting away industriously at his picture,--“something is up with Grif.
showing curiosity
From this reading The fact of something being “up” with any one of their circle was enough to create a wondering interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can any of you explain what it is?”
