Chapter XXII

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

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

later than; following

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading I was amazed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

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

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

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

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

a special loved one

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

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From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

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From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

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

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

the peak of a hill

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

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

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

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

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

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

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

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

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

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

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

according to the clock

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

and nothing more

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

above and across; more than

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

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From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

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

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

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

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

a special situation

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

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

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

the upper part of anything

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

up to a particular time

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

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

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

under normal conditions

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

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

From this reading I was amazed.

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From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It wasn't a week after that Sunday afternoon of ours on our darling hilltop that I received a letter from Ruth announcing her intention of paying me a visit.

in or at the place that

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

which person or people

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She says that black walnut furniture has a depressing effect on her, and assures me that she doesn't dare turn over in my guest-room bed for fear the head of the thing--a big towering mass of black walnut blocks and turrets--will fall down on top of her in the night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ruth usually prefers to visit at houses where she can stay in bed until ten o'clock in the morning and sink luxuriously into an upholstered limousine fitted up with plum-coloured cushions and a bunch of fresh flowers, every time she goes out of doors.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She isn't the type who likes making her own bed and helping with the dishes--not that I require such toll from a guest; but you know our house has only one bathroom and Ruth says a tin tub always looks greasy.