Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

(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 Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Certainly it would.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

a special loved one

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

wanted intensely

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

of especially an attitude

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

with the head foremost

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

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

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Certainly it would.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

a midday meal

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

held or filled or in use

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

a light shade of red

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

express the need or desire for

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

done under pressure

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

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

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

a source of difficulty

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

be dressed in

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

in or at the place that

From this reading To accede to this request meant an extra call upon time already fully occupied, but mothers have a way of not grudging trouble where their children are concerned.

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

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Rosalind will be in pink from head to foot, you may depend on it," said Robert confidently; whereupon Mellicent rushed headlong from the room to find her mother, and plead eagerly that summer crepon dresses of the desired tint should be brought forth from their hiding-place and freshened up for the occasion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

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

From this reading "Certainly it would.

an affirmative

From this reading Mrs Asplin said, "Yes, darling, of course I will!" and set to work with such goodwill that all three girls sported pink dresses beneath their ulsters when they set off to partake of the mysterious luncheon, a few days later.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Wear that nice one that you put on in the evenings.