Chapter VI · Chapter 6

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

on or to one side

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

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

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

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

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

go away from a place

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

extremely

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

the rays of the sun

From this reading SUNSHINE.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

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

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

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

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading “Somethin’ that I could do might turn up, an’ I count on bein’ ready for it,” he said when the neighbor urged him to lie down.

tell voluntarily

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

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

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.

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

From this reading DEAN had taken entire charge of the invalid and the house, and so many of the neighbors insisted on aiding her that Gladys and Seth were pushed aside as if they had been strangers.

at the time that

From this reading At midnight, when one of the volunteer nurses announced that Aunt Hannah was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances, Gladys, in obedience to Mrs. Dean’s peremptory command, went to bed; but Seth positively refused to leave the kitchen.