Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

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

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

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

From this reading VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE FRIENDS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

dearly loved

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

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

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE FRIENDS.

plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

a man of refinement

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

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

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

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

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE FRIENDS.

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

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

and nothing more

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

according to the clock

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

by chance

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

on the contrary

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

a result

From this reading Apparently "C" had his or her ears on the alert, for immediately came the response, "G. M., my dear!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

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

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading A form of expression rather familiar for so short an acquaintance, that is, supposing "C" to be a gentleman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

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

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE FRIENDS.

cheerful compliance

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With perhaps one or two less frowns than usual at the destiny that compelled her to forego any morning naps, and be up and stirring at the early hour of six o'clock, Nattie arose next morning, aware of a more than accustomed willingness to go to the office.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And immediately on her arrival there, she opened the key, and said, without calling, just to ascertain if her far-away acquaintance would notice it,-- "G. M. (good morning) C!"