Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

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

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

dearly loved

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

in a busy manner

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

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From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

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

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

a small house with a single story

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

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

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

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

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

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

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

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

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

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

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

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

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

a particular point in time

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

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

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

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

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

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

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

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

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

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

From this reading They were in hilarious spirits and made so much noise that Mrs. Danvers, busily getting breakfast in the kitchen below, smiled to herself and hugged a big collie that at that moment strolled leisurely into the room.

male cat

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

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

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

precisely as stated

From this reading But although Uncle Tom was his master and was first in his dog's heart, Connie's mother was his very next best beloved and Bruce spent his time nearly equally between the lighthouse and Uncle Tom and the cottage and Connie's mother.

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

From this reading The big collie's name was Bruce, and he belonged to Uncle Tom of the lighthouse.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.

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

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FUN AND NONSENSE The next morning the girls were up with the sun.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Now he answered the woman's hug with a loving look from his beautiful eyes and waved his brush gratefully.