Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

anew

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

set up or found

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

in a willing manner

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

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

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In fact, she had in her hours of desolation become quite fond of the little old man with the blackthorn cane.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

refresh one's memory

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

express in words

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

have in common

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

create by training and teaching

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

precisely as stated

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

From this reading Tavia cared little for coffee, but she was weak, and the fear of being again left in the station alone prompted her to accept the well-meant invitation.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

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

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Sam Dixon had brought her word that she might ride back to his boarding house with him, and share his coffee, but she was to say that she was his niece, and that she was on her way to her grandmother's, "like little red riding hood," chuckled Sam, when he disclosed his plan.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading WHEN THE TRAIN CAME IN In a very dark corner of the station Tavia found a broken washbowl, and from the water pail she carried two cups full of water, with which to refresh her worn and haggard face.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I'll go gladly," she answered, and his pleasure could not be doubted.