Chapter VI

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

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

at or in or to any place

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "See here, once," a man exclaimed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

set up or found

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "See here, once," a man exclaimed.

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From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

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

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

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

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading "See here, once," a man exclaimed.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

on one occasion

From this reading "See here, once," a man exclaimed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "See here, once," a man exclaimed.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Is it a show?" she heard one impertinent boy ask another.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

by ten times as much

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

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

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading Miss Miflin was pretty enough to attract attention anywhere, but she had never before been so frankly stared at.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

(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 She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

at the time that

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

in or at the place that

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.

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

From this reading THE ORPHANS' COURT The curious eyes which watched Miss Miflin and the children on the train were multiplied tenfold when they found themselves on the streets of the county seat.

a late time of life

From this reading She was well aware that the children in their striped shawls and little sunbonnets and gray home-knit stockings looked strange in a town where for twenty years little girls had been wearing coats and hats.