Chapter XXX

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

(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 “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

a partially opened flower

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

approval

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

put on clothes

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

apart from; not including

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

set up or found

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

the act of giving

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

fasten with a hook

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

immediately past

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

the sound of laughing

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

no person; not anyone

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

and nothing more

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

in other respects or ways

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

made afraid

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

an educational institution

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

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

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

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

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

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From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

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

From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

at the time that

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading I told you we'd been playing charades last winter at the school, and I got Jim to send me some make-up, the wig, and this real cute old lady's dress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Not at all!” said Bud, sparkling with the success of her deception.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.

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From this reading They were all in my box to give you some fun sometime, and Kate helped me hook things, though she was mighty scared to think how angry you might be, Aunt Bell; and when I was ready for you she said she'd be sure to laugh fit to burst, and then you'd see it was only me dressed up; and Footles he barked, so he looked like giving the show away, so I sent them both out in the garden and sat in a stage fright that almost shook my ear-rings off.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “I came almost enough of a finished young lady to do you credit, but when I found there was nobody in the house except Kate, I felt I couldn't get a better chance to introduce you to The Macintosh if I waited for a year.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “YOU surely did not come in these daftlike garments all the way from Edinburgh?” asked her auntie Bell, when the wig had been removed and Bud's youth was otherwise resumed.