Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

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

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Janet's party had assembled in a large, roomy summerhouse.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

a young female

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

a day on which half is free from work or duty

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

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

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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From this reading THE "JANET MAY STALL."

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From this reading Janet's party had assembled in a large, roomy summerhouse.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Janet's party had assembled in a large, roomy summerhouse.

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 Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

engage in

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

the act of managing something

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE "JANET MAY STALL."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

the local environment

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Janet's party had assembled in a large, roomy summerhouse.

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading Janet's party had assembled in a large, roomy summerhouse.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

an educational institution

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

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

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading THE "JANET MAY STALL."

a small roofed building affording shade and rest

From this reading Janet's party had assembled in a large, roomy summerhouse.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

carry out

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading THE "JANET MAY STALL."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

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

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

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 Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

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

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

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

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

in or at the place that

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

which person or people

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.

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

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ruth, who had a certain gift for management, was helping three or four of the smaller girls to make some patchwork quilts, but Olive had decided to keep with Janet and help her as much as possible.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Almost every girl in the school had volunteered to do something, and on this long, lovely half-holiday they had decided to take their work out to different parts of the grounds, where they sat, some under the shelter of the wide-spreading beech trees, others in the summerhouses, or tents, which were scattered here and there in the grounds.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The several girls of the committee separated, and went to join the different parties who were working for the Fancy Fair.