Chapter III

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Elise and Tom got back about half-past six.

later than; following

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Elise and Tom got back about half-past six.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading I was in the sitting-room when Elise came into the house.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

-ing form of “curry” — season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

past form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

plural of “electric” — a car that is powered by electricity

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

a social unit living together

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading Elise and Tom got back about half-past six.

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

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

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From this reading Elise and Tom got back about half-past six.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

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

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

to hook or entangle

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I was in the sitting-room when Elise came into the house.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was in the sitting-room when Elise came into the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

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

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

large open car seating four with folding top

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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From this reading I was in the sitting-room when Elise came into the house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Elise and Tom got back about half-past six.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

in the near future

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

carry out

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Alec doesn't have much time to devote to Dixie and I gave that poor little animal such a currying as he had never had before in his life.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

male cat

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

on a floor above

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

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

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

at the time that

From this reading I was in the sitting-room when Elise came into the house.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One day at dinner (I've forgotten whether it was the first or second day of Elise's visit, but anyhow it was before the ice was broken) Father suggested that Tom take the new member of our family for a drive in the afternoon with Dixie (he and Alec, could go out to the factory by electrics), so as soon as Elise went upstairs to rest, as she always did after dinner, I escaped to the barn, to hitch up.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Then I drew up the check two holes higher, dusted out the phaeton, and put in the best yellow plush robe and lash whip.