Chapter II

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

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

later than; following

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

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

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

divisible by two

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

at any time

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

characterized by expression

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

start firing a weapon

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

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

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

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

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

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

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

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

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

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

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

and nothing more

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

young domestic cat

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

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

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

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

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

and nothing more

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

and nothing more

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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 After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

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

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

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

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

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

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading It seemed like a party, having three at supper instead of two.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

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

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

at the time that

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

which person or people

From this reading After tea, when they sat before the fire in the parlor, Mrs. Page began to read Scott’s “Talisman” aloud, and only those who are used to being the solitary audience can know the rapture of sharing the pleasure with another listener.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading THE WITCH KITTEN The first evening was the cosiest that Lois had ever known.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Even when not a word was said it was an intense joy just to look across at Jessie’s expressive face.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Lois looked across the table at Jessie, and thought how wonderful it was that she was not merely spending one night with them, as she often did, but at least a year of nights.