Chapter V

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

having companions or an escort

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

in addition

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

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

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

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

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

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

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

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

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

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From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

take one's time; proceed slowly

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

the act of departing

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

opinion or judgment

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

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

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

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

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

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

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

common Old World thrush noted for its song

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

move about in a confused manner

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

inferior in rank or status

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

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

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

an educational institution

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

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

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

do one's shopping

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

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

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

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

From this reading PETTY JEALOUSY THE morning following Mrs. Grey's departure from the Mill House, Mavis accompanied Rose to school.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

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

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Their way led past the church and the vicarage, and through the village.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

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

From this reading "They seem to sell everything here," she remarked, with an amused smile, as she paused before the one shop of the place, which was also the post-office, "groceries, brushes, notepaper, and medicines too, I declare!"

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 "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading And as they went, Mavis looked about her with interested eyes, admiring the picturesque creeper-covered cottages with their trim gardens and thatched roofs.

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

From this reading "We must not dawdle," said Rose, as her cousin lingered, peering into the shop window, "or we shall be late, and that won't do.'