Chapter XI

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

From this reading A STEP FORWARD.

later than; following

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

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

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

start firing a weapon

From this reading For a moment Aunt Maggie sat gazing thoughtfully into the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a moment Aunt Maggie sat gazing thoughtfully into the fire.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A STEP FORWARD.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading For a moment Aunt Maggie sat gazing thoughtfully into the fire.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

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

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For a moment Aunt Maggie sat gazing thoughtfully into the fire.

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

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

unit of solar radiation

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

immediately past

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

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

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

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

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment Aunt Maggie sat gazing thoughtfully into the fire.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

and nothing more

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

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

From this reading For a moment Aunt Maggie sat gazing thoughtfully into the fire.

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

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

deliver by singing

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

plural of “squabble” — a quarrel about petty points

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A STEP FORWARD.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

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

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading For a moment Aunt Maggie sat gazing thoughtfully into the fire.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Aunt Maggie," said Bella, "what does that line in the Carol mean, 'And hear the angels sing'?"

which person or people

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the day after Christmas, and Bella was having tea with Mrs. Langley.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

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

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.

plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading "I ain't very clever at putting things into words," she said at last, "but I think what it means is, that we must stop every now and then from thinking only of the worries and troubles of life, and the hard work, and the squabbles and disappointments, and let our thoughts dwell instead on what is beautiful and good--on God, Who has done so much for us, and Jesus, Who died for us.