Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

anew

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

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

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

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

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

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

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

for the reason that

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

the time you go to bed

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

the act of buying

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

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

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

a young female

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

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

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

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

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

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

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

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

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

a person who jumps

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

used to form the superlative

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

and nothing more

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

on the contrary

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

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

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

an educational institution

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

filled with something

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

male cat

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dorothy slipped the frock over her shoulders on the evening when the boys were coming over, and felt as if she would much rather go up to the study, and grind away at books until bedtime.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

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

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

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

From this reading The rules of the school were that each girl should have one evening frock, and only one, so it was a case of Hobson’s choice.

at the time that

From this reading She argued to herself that if she had not been on the spot when Rhoda stuffed the jumper under her coat, most of the unpleasant things could not have happened.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading WHY TOM WAS HARD UP Dorothy had come to nearly hate that pretty evening frock of hers, because it seemed to her the buying of it had been at the root of most of her troubles since she had been at the Compton School.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Of choice Dorothy would not have worn the frock again that term, but when one has only a single evening frock, that frock has to be worn whenever the occasion demands it.