Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

in addition

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

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From this reading "Mother, mother,--can't I have that set of cards?

a game played with playing cards

From this reading "Mother, mother,--can't I have that set of cards?

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From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

the act of departing

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Mother, mother,--can't I have that set of cards?

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

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

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

informal terms for a mother

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

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

From this reading "Mother, mother,--can't I have that set of cards?

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

approval to do something

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

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From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

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

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

on the contrary

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

express in words

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Mother, mother,--can't I have that set of cards?

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

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

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

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

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From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Mother, mother,--can't I have that set of cards?

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

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

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

precisely as stated

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We want it in our play-room--Phemie and me are going to build a house."

at the time that

From this reading I remember being rather startled myself one day, when one of the before-mentioned little sisters commenced a system of teazing for some forbidden article.

belonging to which person

From this reading The old lady also possessed rather strict ideas of the respect and deference due to parents and elders; and poor mamma, whose authority did not stand very high, felt considerable relief in consequence of our, (or, as I am tempted to say, _the children's_) improved behavior.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I do not like to give you permission," replied mamma, looking considerably worried, "for George does not wish you to have them."