Chapter IV

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

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

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From this reading The next morning Amy awoke early.

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

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The next morning Amy awoke early.

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

on a floor below

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

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

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

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

From this reading The next morning Amy awoke early.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Kitty would not follow her example.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

start firing a weapon

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Kitty would not follow her example.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Kitty would not follow her example.

immediately past

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

provided with artificial light

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Amy awoke early.

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

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Amy awoke early.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Kitty would not follow her example.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

with speed

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

the season of growth

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading The next morning Amy awoke early.

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

literature in metrical form

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading A NEW LEAF, AND HOW IT WAS FILLED.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading She remembered that the fire had to be lit, and the water brought from the spring for the kettle; so she jumped out of bed, and was quickly dressed and ready to go downstairs.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading It was cold and rainy, and she felt inclined to turn on her pillow, but the feeling came strongly over her that she had something _new_ before her, that this week was to be the starting-point of a new life; and the verse, too, which had been the last on her lips in the evening, was the first in her heart in the morning, "By love serve one another."

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

From this reading Kitty would not follow her example.