Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

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

From this reading "I wonder what it's for?" asked Bunny.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

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

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading "I wonder what it's for?" asked Bunny.

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

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

travel across or pass over

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "They wouldn't come in a wagon like _that!_" Bunny exclaimed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I wonder what it's for?" asked Bunny.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

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

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

be the source of pain

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

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

From this reading "I wonder what it's for?" asked Bunny.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

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

From this reading "I wonder what it's for?" asked Bunny.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "They wouldn't come in a wagon like _that!_" Bunny exclaimed.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

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

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

by chance

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

coated with paint

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

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

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

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

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

express in words

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "They wouldn't come in a wagon like _that!_" Bunny exclaimed.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

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

From this reading "They wouldn't come in a wagon like _that!_" Bunny exclaimed.

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

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I wonder what it's for?" asked Bunny.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder what it's for?" asked Bunny.

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

From this reading "They wouldn't come in a wagon like _that!_" Bunny exclaimed.

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

From this reading RED CROSS MONEY Surely enough, in front of the Brown house was a wagon, painted red and yellow, and, as little Sadie West had said, it had on the sides many bright pieces of looking glass, which glittered in the sun.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Maybe it's your grandpa or your Aunt Lu come to see you," suggested Sadie, for she had heard Bunny and Sue tell about their relations.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It makes your eyes hurt," added Sue, shading hers with her hand as she looked at the bright wagon.