Chapter II

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

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

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

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From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

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From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

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From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

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From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

coming to maturity

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

divisible by two

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

a young female

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

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

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

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

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

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From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

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

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

and nothing more

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

having knobs

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

with fondness; with love

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

of very great significance

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

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

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

a light shade of red

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

witty remark

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

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

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.

very small

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

(used informally) very small

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

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

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

during the time that

From this reading Mamma Wee, as Sally lovingly nicknamed Mrs. North, renounced pink teas and bridge parties and spent hours every day sitting bow-legged like a Turk or a tailor, while she arranged the fascinating little rooms, laid small carpets and tacked up tiny, ruffled curtains.

a Caucasian

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

which person or people

From this reading Sally, who, as Bob said, was “always thinking up something else,” was already revolving in her own mind the propriety of demanding screens to head off imaginary flies and mosquitoes.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading For all the windows were real ones, with panes of glass let into the small sashes and with the cunningest little white blinds that opened in the middle and could be securely fastened with bolts at night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE HOUSE IS FURNISHED THE furnishing of the doll’s house proved a keen delight to Sally, and the infection spread from the little girl to the other members of the household, even Papa Doctor often emerging from his carriage with his arms full of mysterious, knobby parcels.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Just fancy how perfectly _huge_ a _real_ fly would look to one of the dollies!” she said to herself as she thoughtfully pondered on the momentous question.