Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

possessive form of “adams” — American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

later than; following

From this reading Jennie had been invited to come, and was to go home with Dorothy after school to be sent for later.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

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From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jennie had been invited to come, and was to go home with Dorothy after school to be sent for later.

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From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

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

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jennie had been invited to come, and was to go home with Dorothy after school to be sent for later.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Jennie had been invited to come, and was to go home with Dorothy after school to be sent for later.

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

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

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

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

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

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Jennie had been invited to come, and was to go home with Dorothy after school to be sent for later.

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

used to form the superlative

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

not any; not one

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

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

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

put into a recess

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

done under pressure

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

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

From this reading A SATURDAY AFTERNOON By Friday, Jennie, Dorothy and Edna had become quite intimate.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

an educational institution

From this reading Jennie had been invited to come, and was to go home with Dorothy after school to be sent for later.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Jennie had been invited to come, and was to go home with Dorothy after school to be sent for later.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

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

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

not in physical motion

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

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

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

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

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

at the time that

From this reading Edna was full of the new scheme when she reached home on Friday, and she was no sooner in the house than she rushed up stairs to her mother.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading Margaret was still kept at home by a bad cold, so these three little girls played at recess together joined by one or two others who had not been invited, or had not chosen, to belong to what the rest called "Clara Adams's set."

in the company of; together with

From this reading There had been a most interesting talk with Agnes and Celia and a plan was proposed which was to be started on Saturday afternoon.