Chapter XI

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

in an admirable manner

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

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

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The baby roused from a light doze and turned, whimpering a little, in Mary's arms.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

a youthful male person

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

in a very pleasurable manner

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading The baby roused from a light doze and turned, whimpering a little, in Mary's arms.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

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

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

made of or resembling lace

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading The baby roused from a light doze and turned, whimpering a little, in Mary's arms.

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

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

the immediate descendants of a person

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

a light shade of red

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor little Thomas!

in the recent past

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading The baby roused from a light doze and turned, whimpering a little, in Mary's arms.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading "Poor little Thomas!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The baby roused from a light doze and turned, whimpering a little, in Mary's arms.

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

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

-ing form of “whimper” — cry weakly or softly

From this reading The baby roused from a light doze and turned, whimpering a little, in Mary's arms.

which person or people

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

belonging to which person

From this reading A DEFINITION OF FELICITY April came and brought to Ursula a fine pink boy, whose body, bundled in rolls of shawl, squirmed deliciously in Mary's arms as she cuddled him in a sunny room of the Hardrascliffe nursing-home.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ursula lay on a sofa near the window regarding her offspring with amused satisfaction.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Her pale blue gown and lacy cap, and the light rug across her knees mingled so admirably daintiness with discretion, that Mary thought she looked more like an advertisement for somebody's invalid wine than a woman who had recently emerged from the disturbing crisis of motherhood.