Chapter XI

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

(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 "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

Having no one else present.

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

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

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

used as intensifiers

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

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

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

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

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "I feel exactly that way myself," Dorothy confessed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

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

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

divisible by two

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "I feel exactly that way myself," Dorothy confessed.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I feel exactly that way myself," Dorothy confessed.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

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

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

the act of departing

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

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

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

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

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

go away from a place

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

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 "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I feel exactly that way myself," Dorothy confessed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

above and across; more than

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

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

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

be seated

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I feel exactly that way myself," Dorothy confessed.

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

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

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

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

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

create by training and teaching

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

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

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

precisely as stated

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."

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

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I feel exactly that way myself," Dorothy confessed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

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

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

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

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

at the time that

From this reading OLD NORTH CHURCH "I am so mixed up in my feelings," said Edna in confidence to Dorothy when they were seated in the train.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "But even if we weren't going to-day we couldn't stay very long, for the house will be closed next week, and we shouldn't want to stay there alone."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edna admitted that this was true, and then Jennie came over to sit with them and they talked of the things they were to see and the places they were to go in the next two days.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I want awfully to see them all at home, but yet I hate to leave here."