Chapter XX · A Picnic

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

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

dearly loved

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

one or the other of two

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

plural of “miss” — a young female

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

a brief written record

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

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

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

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

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

express in speech

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

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

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

the day after today

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading The afternoon mail brought a note from Dave Chamberlin, and for the time being Doris and Kitty forgot the problems which troubled them.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

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

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.

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

From this reading Doris did not have an opportunity that day to speak to the Misses Gates concerning the mysterious paper which Cora and Henry Sully had mentioned, for an old friend of the ladies called at the mansion and the subject could not be brought up in her presence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next day she fully intended to speak of the matter, but it seemed that she was never alone with the twins for ten minutes at a time.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Either Cora or Henry remained within listening distance and the girls wondered if they could be suspicious.

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

From this reading “Dear Doris,” the note read, “Marshmallow and I think tomorrow would be a great day for that picnic we planned.