Chapter III

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

the right to enter

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

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

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

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

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

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

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

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

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

a female human offspring

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

plural of “developer” — someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use)

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

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

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

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

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

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

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

young sheep

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

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

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

very recently

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

possessive form of “road” — an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

in the near future

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

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

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

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

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

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

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

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

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

under normal conditions

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

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

From this reading It was just off the road that stretched into the newly settled summer place called by the land developers Sea Cosset.

which person or people

From this reading “Sea Lamb,” scoffed the old sailors who brought their nets in from the ocean at the road’s turn.

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

From this reading “Why didn’t they call it ‘the kid,’ and be done with it,” Thom Merrill wanted to know.

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

From this reading HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER In a house that hid behind friendly old trees cuddled in trumpet vines and tender, little trailing things, Barbara Hale and her father, Dr. Winthrop Hale, lived.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fanciful name indeed, and its choice had caused much discussion, for as every one with access to a dictionary soon discovered, cosset means pet and is usually applied to a little lamb.