Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

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From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

travel across or pass over

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

unpleasantly

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

greatly annoyed; out of patience

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

longing to return home

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

and nothing more

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

the literary culture

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

roused to anger

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

with neatness

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, "gym" had begun and Betty had had the misfortune to be assigned to a class that came right in the middle of the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

a very small spot

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Nothing interesting had happened since she could remember, and it had rained steadily for four days.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

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

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

very small

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

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

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

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

From this reading LETTERS HOME Betty was cross and "just a tiny speck homesick," so she confided to the green lizard.

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

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

belonging to which person

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.

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From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

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

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Mr. Parsons, who played right tackle on the Winsted team, had written that he was laid up with a lame shoulder, which, greatly to his regret, would prevent his taking Betty to his fraternity dance.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading Helen was toiling on a "lit." paper with a zealous industry which got her up at distressingly early hours in the morning, and was "enough to mad a saint," according to her exasperated roommate, whose own brief effusion on the same subject had been hastily composed in one evening and lay neatly copied in her desk, ready to be handed in at the proper time.