Chapter VII

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

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

in actual fact

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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 Then she added.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

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

From this reading That small maiden sat up and nodded.

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

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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

From this reading “Happy birthday, Carol,” Sylvia called gleefully.

small donkey used as a pack animal

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Happy birthday, Carol,” Sylvia called gleefully.

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

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading “Happy birthday, Carol,” Sylvia called gleefully.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

without stop or interruption

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

divisible by two

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

your parents

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading “Happy birthday, Carol,” Sylvia called gleefully.

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

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

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

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading That small maiden sat up and nodded.

of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

not any; not one

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading That small maiden sat up and nodded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

a full supply

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

unusual or striking

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

reflecting optimism

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

unhealthy looking

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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

From this reading That small maiden sat up and nodded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

unhealthy looking

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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

From this reading That small maiden sat up and nodded.

in the near future

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

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From this reading “Happy birthday, Carol,” Sylvia called gleefully.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That small maiden sat up and nodded.

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

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she added.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

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

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

subject to a mathematical transformation

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

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

From this reading That small maiden sat up and nodded.

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

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

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

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

which person or people

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although she was still thin, a remarkable change had taken place in the one week that she had lived with “poor folks.”

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

From this reading She actually looked interested and happy, and there was a flush in the sallow cheeks, for even in seven days plenty of porridge and cream, hours of riding on the mouse-colored burro, and no candy and cake had begun to transform her from a sickly, spindling child to one who, were the pleasant simple ways continued, would soon be rosy and robust.