Chapter XI

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

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

in an approving manner

From this reading Captain Enos nodded approvingly.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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From this reading Captain Enos nodded approvingly.

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From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

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

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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 CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

in a nice way

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Captain Enos nodded approvingly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

an educational institution

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

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

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

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

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Master Haven says I write my own name nicely," she said at the end of the first week, "and that by the time school closes he thinks I can write a letter."

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

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

during the time that

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAPTAIN ENOS'S SECRETS The playhouse under the pines was almost forgotten as the days grew colder, and the fall rains came, with high winds; and Anne's scarlet stocking was now long enough for Aunt Martha to "set the heel" and begin to shape the foot.

produce a literary work

From this reading School had begun in Elder Haven's sitting-room, with fourteen scholars, and Anne was learning to write.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading He and Anne were sitting before a bright fire of driftwood in the pleasant kitchen, while Mrs. Stoddard had gone to Mrs. Starkweather's for more scarlet yarn.