Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

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

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

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

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

with one leg on each side

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

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

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

passing from one to another

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

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

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

with great urgency

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

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

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

very recently

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

made afraid

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

a clothing fabric in a plaid weave

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

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

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

a county of southern England on the English Channel

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

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

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

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

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

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

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

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

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

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

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

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

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

not any; not one

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

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

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

to a pitiful degree

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

cut with a saw

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

an educational institution

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

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

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Cynthia, on the contrary, was dressed in a shabby gingham gown freshly laundried and stiffly starched, but much mended, and her pocket was guiltless of money.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

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

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

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

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

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

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

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

From this reading Sandy, arrayed in immaculate attire, was borne to his school among the New Hampshire hills by train and coach.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The day that civilization and education took Sandy Morley into its keeping, saw Cynthia Walden astride Crothers' mule jogging down The Way to the factory.

inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was desperately lonely; thoroughly frightened, but he was well in body; healthfully sustained by good food, and he had so much money in his pockets that he was in deadly fear of being waylaid and robbed.

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

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She had no fear of being attacked, so she sang sweetly and joyously as she bobbed about getting her blood circulating, for the old coat and hood she wore were pitifully inadequate for the crisp weather.