Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

in the past

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

take in solid food

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

immediately past

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

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 "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

a woman of refinement

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

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

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

not any; not one

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

a large number or amount

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

be seated

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

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

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

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

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

carry out

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

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

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading "I had supper long ago, but really I think I can take something more," said Mrs. Townsend, drawing her chair nearer to the table.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

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

From this reading The last remark was neither addressed to the stranger nor to the dog but to herself She had forgotten that the little stand was not empty, and there was no room on it for the things she held.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

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

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Oh, I'll manage it," said her guest, gathering up paper, candle, apples, and spectacles (it was not without a little pang that she saw them in his hand, for they had been her husband's, and were placed each night, like the arm-chair, beside her) and depositing them on the settle.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Give me the table-cloth, ma'am, I can spread it as well as any woman; I've learned that along with scores of other things, in my wanderings.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now let me relieve you of those dishes; they are far too heavy for those hands"--the widow blushed; "and now please, sit down with me, or I cannot eat a morsel."