Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

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

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

(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 Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

characterized by great determination

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

a social unit living together

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

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

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

the end of an enterprise

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

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

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

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

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

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

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

make a promise or commitment

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

witty remark

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

possessive form of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

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

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

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

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

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

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

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

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

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

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

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

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Old Sally Taber sat in the full glow and warmth of an early October afternoon and looked about Sandy Morley's kitchen.

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

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

(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 "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.

at the time that

From this reading Since the day when Ann Walden was laid in the family plot and Cynthia had been taken to Trouble Neck, Sally had lived in Sandy Morley's cabin and gloried in the title of "housekeeper."

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

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The glow came from the sun which streamed through the broad window; the warmth emanated from the stove which Marcia Lowe had trained Sally to understand and respect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Three weeks," muttered Sally, sitting with her skirts well drawn up; her feet, encased in "old woman's comforts," resting comfortably in the oven of the stove.