Chapter XIV

having companions or an escort

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

later than; following

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

(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 Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT AND TILLY.

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

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

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From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

of a dark shade of blue

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.

an established custom

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

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

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sisters accompanied him as he brought Starlight and Brian the Brave round to the mounting block.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

the light of the stars

From this reading STARLIGHT AND TILLY.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

a special situation

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT AND TILLY.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

hard to endure

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.

plural of “twinkle” — a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

precisely as stated

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Malachi was in the best of spirits, his face was all twinkles and light and laughter.

(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 Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

at the time that

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

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

From this reading Tilly felt very proud of herself when she put on Margot's smart little dark-blue habit, and although the crimson cap certainly did not look as well on her nondescript sort of hair as it had done on Margot's, she imagined that it did, which comes after all to the same thing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are kind, you _are_ kind," said Tilly, trying to show some of her gratitude in her face.