Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

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

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

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

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

slightly wet

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

possessive form of “dodo” — someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

to double the degree

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

become hard or harder

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

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

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

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

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

engage in

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

coming from the northeast

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

according to the clock

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

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

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

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

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading CANNIBALS IN COURT Dodo's birthday and a disappointment came together on the eighth, and the disappointment took the shape of a rainy day.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

hard to endure

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

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

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

to no avail

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We might ask mammy to let us go into the kitchen and make candy," she said.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

at the time that

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The weather is too damp and sticky for molasses candy, but butter-scotch will harden if we put it in the dairy."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.

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

From this reading Dodo, Nat, Rap, and Olive stood under the shelter of the porch, the children vainly hoping that it might clear up before nine o'clock--the hour the train left--and Olive racking her brain for something that would soothe their feelings.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Not an early morning shower, with promise of warmth and clear weather; for it was one of the cold, northeasterly storms that are very trying at any time of the year, but doubly so when they come in July, and seem, for the time, to turn summer into autumn.