Chapter XIV

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

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading ON ACCOUNT OF STRAWBERRIES.

(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 See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

move towards

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

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

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

form a curve

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

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

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

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

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

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From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

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

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

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From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

the act of prolonging something

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

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

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

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

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON ACCOUNT OF STRAWBERRIES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON ACCOUNT OF STRAWBERRIES.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

cut with a saw

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading ON ACCOUNT OF STRAWBERRIES.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading See, there he goes away home, all by himself.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading Muriel looking up, saw Pierre disappearing among the bushes along the approach.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

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

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

in or at the place that

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

during the time that

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Auntie," she whispered to Matilda, "give me a big heaped-up plate of strawberries and ice-cream for poor Pierre.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The tea-table was set on the lawn where the lengthening shadows inscribed themselves map-wise in islands and peninsulas of coolness; and within the opened windows on the verandah were other refreshments, whither the gentlemen were invited to bend their steps, while the ladies with their ices remained out of doors.