Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

later than; following

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

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

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

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From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

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

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

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

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

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From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

divisible by two

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

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

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

a social unit living together

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

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

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

brought together in one place

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

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

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

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

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

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

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

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

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

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

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

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

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

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

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

on the contrary

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

express in words

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Lora Collier was arriving late, and according to Suzanne, nobody in the suite could study for the excitement.

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

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

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

From this reading Suzanne’s conscience was waking up a little.

feeling mild pleasurable excitement

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

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

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

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

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

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

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

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

From this reading Suzanne’s conscience was waking up a little.

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

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading Suzanne’s conscience was waking up a little.

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

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

at the time that

From this reading “RUSHING” ALINE FOR THE “BATS” It was at rather a late hour that evening when Ann and Marta attacked what Suzanne called “the everlasting lessons”.

move somewhere quickly

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.

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

From this reading The Jolly Six had gathered in to see the new headquarters, and even after study hours had commenced, Suzanne or Eleanor would whisk around, to say something, or to bring some little forgotten article.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “The reputation of the family rests with you, as usual,” teased Suzanne, a new Suzanne, it seemed, so happy, in spite of a few twinges of conscience in regard to Madeline.