Chapter XXII

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

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

later than; following

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

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

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.

for the reason that

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

set up or found

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

at any time

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

communicated in words

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

a social unit living together

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

with gloom

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

in an indignant manner

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

a town in southwest Oklahoma

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

not any; not one

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

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

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading No, a residence in the city was an absolute necessity.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

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

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.

in or at the place that

From this reading PREPARING THE PIT For some time the question troubling the Lawton family had been how and where to establish Sybil for the term of her engagement at the Globe.

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

From this reading At which Mrs. Lawton gloomily expressed a fear of his "becoming a fussy old man in time, because," said she, "Leslie had a handkerchief in his breast pocket that might easily have served his purpose.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Mrs. Lawton indignantly wondered if Sybil Van Camp had ever realized that a sort of deputy-maternity devolved upon a god-mother--a term that had taken Leslie Galt, who was sharing the family council, out of the room in search of a handkerchief in his overcoat pocket.

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

From this reading Returning to Woodsedge after performances was not to be thought of.