Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

(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 To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

in addition

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

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

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

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

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

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

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

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From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

dearly loved

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

put on clothes

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

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

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

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From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

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

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

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

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

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

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

the back of a horse

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

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

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

the literary culture

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

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

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

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

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

not any; not one

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

and nothing more

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

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

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

only a very short time before

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

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

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

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

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

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

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

precisely as stated

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

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

From this reading To Margaret the day was very fair, and the omens all auspicious.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

(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 She had had only time to open them and be sure that all was well with her dear ones, and had left the rest to read on the way.

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

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

at the time that

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

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

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

a Caucasian

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She was dressed in the khaki riding-habit she always wore when she went on horseback; and in the bag strapped on behind she carried a couple of fresh white blouses, a thin, white dress, a little soft dark silk gown that folded away almost into a cobweb, and a few other necessities.

the act of creating written works

From this reading She had also slipped in a new book her mother had sent her, into which she had had as yet no time to look, and her chessmen and board, besides writing materials.

but in spite of that

From this reading She carried with her close to her heart two precious letters received that morning and scarcely glanced at as yet, one from Gardley and one from her mother.