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 GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

later than; following

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

put or send forth

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

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From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tudie stood for Susan.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

assemble or get together

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

a young female

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

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

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

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

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

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

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

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

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

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

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Tudie stood for Susan.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

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From this reading Tudie stood for Susan.

carry out

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Flower roots and shrubs had been brought down from the "old place," and there was quite a showing of bloom.

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

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

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

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

precisely as stated

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

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

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading GIRLS AND GIRLS A week or so after Mrs. Underhill's return, one of the neighbors called one afternoon and brought her two little girls, Josie and Tudie Dean.

a Caucasian

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The little girl was summoned, and the three, after the fashion of little girls, sat very stiff on their chairs and looked at each other, then cast their eyes down on the carpet, fidgeted a little with the corners of their white aprons, and then gave another furtive glance.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hanny, you might take the little girls out in the yard and gather a nosegay for them."