Chapter XII

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

later than; following

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

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From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

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

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

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From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

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

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

engage in

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

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

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

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

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

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From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

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

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

not any; not one

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

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

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

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

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

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

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

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

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

at the time that

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

in the company of; together with

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Don't you know that one of the first lessons my mother taught me, was to study what I could do without?"

the words that are spoken

From this reading WORDS IN SEASON WHEN the girls reached Mellingham after a pleasant drive, Geraldine's face was tinged with colour, and she looked almost her usual self.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am glad you brought me out, Kitty," she said.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am quite ready to make a study of materials and styles on your account, and hope I shall not feel too envious when I see you wearing the results of it."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "No fear of that, Ger, or whilst you were planning for me, you would make arrangements for yourself."