Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

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

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION "Are you ready, Cherry?"

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION "Are you ready, Cherry?"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Where do you s'pose?

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

the act of departing

From this reading "Why, Peace, where are _you_ going?"

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

and nothing more

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION "Are you ready, Cherry?"

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

on one occasion

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "Why, Peace, where are _you_ going?"

undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

a light shade of red

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION "Are you ready, Cherry?"

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION "Are you ready, Cherry?"

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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From this reading "Where do you s'pose?

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION "Are you ready, Cherry?"

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Why, Peace, where are _you_ going?"

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

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

which person or people

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Peace, where are _you_ going?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Almost," came the muffled reply from the stiffly-starched little figure sitting on the floor struggling with a broken shoe-string.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION "Are you ready, Cherry?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To the reception, of course," answered that young lady, who had just entered the room, rigged out in an ancient, faded pink gown which had once been pretty, but was long since outgrown so that several inches of petticoat hung in display the whole way around the skirt, and the ruffs on the sleeves reached almost to the elbow.