Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

(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 But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

subject to appointment

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

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

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

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

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

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From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

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

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

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From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

one or the other of two

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

divisible by two

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

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

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

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From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

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

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

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

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

and nothing more

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

for more time

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

the act of driving an automobile

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

attach to a support

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

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

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

and nothing more

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

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

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

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

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

nonexistent

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

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

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

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

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

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

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

in or at the place that

From this reading “And we’ll go to Madeline’s pension, shan’t we, mummie?” asked Babbie, a trifle anxious lest Mrs. Hildreth should insist on the hotel where she always stayed.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Hildreth felt anxious to get to Paris, which was really the goal of all her trips abroad, and Babbie had her own reason--the countess’s ball,--for not wanting their arrival delayed beyond the appointed day.

which person or people

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

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

From this reading Babe couldn’t have explained even to herself why she wanted to be in Paris, but she did.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading And Betty and Madeline, not wishing to be in the opposition and being sure of a good time either way, were perfectly satisfied with Mrs. Hildreth’s decision to go on just as they had intended.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A REAL ADVENTURE MADELINE’S cousin Edmond, who was motoring about Brittany with a friend, took the girls to the quaint old shrine of Mount St. Michel and promised them other expeditions equally delightful if they would only stay on for a few days longer at Saint Malo or Dinard.