Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

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

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

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

From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

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

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

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From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

before any deductions

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

an established custom

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

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

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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From this reading "How should I know?

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

From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

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

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

the process of flowing in

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

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From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

never-ceasing

From this reading But Effie May was as persistent in her fancies as in other matters.

on the contrary

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "How should I know?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

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

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.

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

From this reading Relations between them might have ended then and there, for Joan was not in the habit of casting her pearls before swine, and the confidence was rather crushed out of Archibald by a realization of his gross stupidity.

at the time that

From this reading "He hasn't been around since I don't know when."

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From this reading "Where's the eary one?" she asked Joan one Sunday afternoon following the usual influx of visitors.