Chapter V

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From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

at or in the front

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

(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 “I hope you’re all satisfied.

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

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

in a cozy manner

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

comparative of “crazy” — affected with madness or insanity

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

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From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

increase twofold

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

moving swiftly

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I hope you’re all satisfied.

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

From this reading “I hope you’re all satisfied.

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

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

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From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

in a not unlawful manner

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

the literary culture

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

come together

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

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

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

above and across; more than

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

on the contrary

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading “I hope you’re all satisfied.

express in words

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

create by training and teaching

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

possessive form of “watson” — United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

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

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

at the time that

From this reading I’ve come up here out of pure curiosity about this old cult,” announced Babbie, when they were settled cozily in Flying Hoof’s stall.

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

From this reading REINFORCEMENTS THE initiation of Babbie Hildreth, which had to be over in time for the participants to meet Eleanor Watson’s train, was the feature of the next B. C. A. tea-drinking, held two days ahead of time in honor of the double reinforcement to the ranks of 19--.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You all wrote the most maddening letters--it was arranged, I know, what each one should say, so that I’d keep getting crazier and crazier to be let into the secret.”

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

From this reading “I hope you’re all satisfied.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Didn’t you rather want to see your elegant new tea-shop?” demanded Rachel innocently.