Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The price of the room was high, but money meant nothing to Eva May.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

plural of “chocolate” — a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Creature comfort meant much.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Creature comfort meant much.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

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From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

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

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The price of the room was high, but money meant nothing to Eva May.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

set up for use

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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 Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

a female domestic

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The price of the room was high, but money meant nothing to Eva May.

plural of “miss” — a young female

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

an impelling force or strength

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The price of the room was high, but money meant nothing to Eva May.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Creature comfort meant much.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The price of the room was high, but money meant nothing to Eva May.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The price of the room was high, but money meant nothing to Eva May.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

in the manner of something that has become a byword

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

in a fortunately providential manner

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

an educational institution

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

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

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

import or export without paying customs duties

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading THE ELOPEMENT OF EVANGELINE MARIE EVA MAY rose, like a harvest moon, above the Ryder school horizon late in November.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading The price of the room was high, but money meant nothing to Eva May.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

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

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

plural of “wrapper” — a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading The new pupil clamoured for a private bath, but finally resigned herself to the least Spartan variety of school simplicity, bought a large supply of novels, made an arrangement by which, for a consideration, the second-floor maid agreed to smuggle fresh chocolates into the house three times a week, unpacked six wrappers, and settled down to the arduous process of being "finished" by a winter in New York.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Large bodies being proverbially slow of motion, she had occupied the first two months of the school year in acquiring enough momentum to carry her from Laurelton, Mississippi, to New York and install her in the Misses Ryder's most desirable room--providentially left vacant by a defection in the school ranks.