Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

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

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

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

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

greatly pleased

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

divisible by two

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

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

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

put a harness

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

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

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

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

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

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

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

large open car seating four with folding top

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

with little or no delay

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

-ing form of “repay” — pay back

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

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

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

move as if through a sieve

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

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

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

express in words

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

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

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

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

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

up to a particular time

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

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

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

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

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

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

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For a time he stubbornly declined to tell, and it was not till Mrs. Chester brought out her own purse and insisted upon repaying him that he acknowledged:

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

the quality of being facile in speech and writing

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

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

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.

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

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

at the time that

From this reading THAT SOUTH MEADOW When even before mid-day the two vehicles returned to Skyrie both Mr. and Mrs. Chester were too astonished to do more than open their eyes and mouths and wait explanations.

during the time that

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Then, while they were wholly delighted by the possession of the pony, mother Martha's prudence was disturbed by the thought of debt, and she promptly demanded to know what Jim had paid for the phaeton and harness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

the words that are spoken

From this reading These came with a volubility that was less wonderful in Dorothy than in Jim, but each of the pair seemed to trip the other up with a flood of words, till finally the listeners made out to sift the facts for themselves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, if you must know, 'twasn't but fifteen dollars, all told.