Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

in addition

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

give sanction to

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

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

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

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

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

a young female

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

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

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

only a very short time before

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

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From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

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

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

a midday meal

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

a female domestic

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

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 The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

not any; not one

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

exceeding demand

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

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From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

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From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

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

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

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From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

carry out

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

express in words

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY-LAND CHILDREN Beth and her aunt came home a little before three.

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

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The little girl returned to her uncle’s house like a small blossom overfull of honey; she had seen so many splendors that she could take in no more.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Hodgman followed Mrs. Cortlandt to her sitting-room where Beth had also been taken.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Luncheon in a hotel restaurant, Pompeian red and bronze in coloring, with flowers on every table and ladies at every table, also, whom one could hardly tell from the flowers, and an orchestra playing such music as Beth had never heard, completed the bewilderment of the morning.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Mrs. Cortlandt,” the housekeeper began, “I have arranged for a maid for Miss Beth, if you approve.