Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

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From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

a young person of either sex

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

the wife of your son

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

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From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

set up or found

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

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

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

young domestic cat

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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 Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

United States sculptor (1860-1936)

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

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

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

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

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

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

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

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

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.

at the time that

From this reading Then, too, the craze for Bridge had reached the town, and Mrs. Luther Page was never happier than when playing this game.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE HOUSE WHERE NOTHING HAPPENED Lois’s grandmother had never enjoyed a visit at her daughter-in-law’s so much as this one.

which person or people

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To begin with, the witch kitten helped to cement the bond between herself and Lois; and then in the second place, there was Jessie, who stood as an interpreter, and was always ready to draw Lois out, and Lois talking was quite a different child from Lois silent, as her grandmother found.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Best of all, however, were the long drives that the Brierfield horses made possible, when Mrs. Page and her daughter-in-law and the children explored the neighboring country, driving through the woods, or to the summits of distant hills.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Several Bridge parties were given in her honor, and she was asked to dinner at the Drapers’, and to supper at various houses, including Sophie Brown’s, where she had the pleasure of seeing Captain Taft, who had exchanged his arctics for some slippers, embroidered in dull yellow on a green background, by a niece in Dakota.