Chapter VI

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

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

later than; following

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

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

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

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

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

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From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

in a serious manner

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

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

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

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From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

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

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

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

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

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

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

in the recent past

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

engage in

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

worth remembering

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

and nothing more

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

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

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

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

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "But the child has had so many shocks lately, brother," said Mrs. White.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

the environmental condition

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

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

From this reading "It does seem the only practical plan is to remove her entirely from these surroundings.

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

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

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

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

a Caucasian

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

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

From this reading A RIDE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Mrs. Winthrop White was talking earnestly to her brother, Major Dale.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had come in from the Cedars the morning after the memorable ride in the Fire-Bird, and was now in the major's study, discussing the situation with Dorothy's father.

a late time of life

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course, it will be hard for you to let her go away, but you must remember, Dorothy has always been a little over-strained with care for one of her years, and now that your means will allow it, she should have every possible advantage to make up for what she may have lost in the way of nerve force."