Chapter XIII

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “I am afraid you should not omit lunch, Betty.”

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Oh, that was all right, Mother.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am afraid you should not omit lunch, Betty.”

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

something used to beautify

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

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

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

take the midday meal

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

roused to anger

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I am afraid you should not omit lunch, Betty.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, that was all right, Mother.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading “I am afraid you should not omit lunch, Betty.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

an organization to gain political power

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Oh, that was all right, Mother.

done under pressure

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

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

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I am afraid you should not omit lunch, Betty.”

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Oh, that was all right, Mother.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading She rushed home, accordingly, on the thirteenth, to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening on her preparations.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “I studied like mad, Mother, in study halls; and Carolyn, Kathryn and I cut lunch to get out our Latin together!”

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

be dressed in

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

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

From this reading HEARTS AND MASKS Although the colonial costume, which Betty’s mother permitted her to wear to the Valentine party, was new and in order, there was much else in decoration which concerned Betty and indeed the costume itself needed to be taken in a little to fit Betty’s more slender figure.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am afraid you should not omit lunch, Betty.”