Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Jane and Mammy kissed me repeatedly.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

put on clothes

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

at any time

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

a boy or man

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

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

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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From this reading Both Jane and Mammy kissed me repeatedly.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Both Jane and Mammy kissed me repeatedly.

immediately past

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

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

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

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 on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

engage in

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

come together

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

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

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

not any; not one

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

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

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

by chance

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

recurring again and again

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

several time

From this reading Both Jane and Mammy kissed me repeatedly.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

an educational institution

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

having a sharp point

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

in an artful manner

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

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

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A superfluous caution--for Henry was the most generous little fellow that ever lived; and was far more likely to fall short himself than that others should suffer through him.

bound or secured closely

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

two times

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

the act of using

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

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

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading I had on a new dress of light, spotted calico, and a straw hat, with a green ribbon, and a deep green silk cape--underneath the binding of my apron a small handkerchief had been carefully pinned--a small blue-covered book, and a slate with a long, sharp-pointed pencil tied on with a red cord, were placed in my hands; and from these ominous preparations, and the uncommon kindness of every one around, I concluded that I was at last to meet with some adventure--perhaps to suffer martyrdom of some kind or other.

at the time that

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.

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

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The luncheon-basket was packed with twice the usual quantity of sandwiches, into which Mammy slyly tucked a small paper of sweet things as a sort of comforter, with repeated injunctions to Henry not to make a mistake and confiscate them for his own private use.

a late time of life

From this reading I think I was about five years old, when one bright May morning my brother Henry received especial instructions to be careful of me, and see that I fell into no mischief on the occasion of my first day at school.