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 AUNT BETTY TAKES A HAND That picnic-supper!

(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 Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNT BETTY TAKES A HAND That picnic-supper!

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

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

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

From this reading AUNT BETTY TAKES A HAND That picnic-supper!

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

greatly pleased

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

divisible by two

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

set up or found

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading AUNT BETTY TAKES A HAND That picnic-supper!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

possessive form of “helena” — capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

immediately past

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

come together

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

not any; not one

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

acceptable to the taste or mind

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading AUNT BETTY TAKES A HAND That picnic-supper!

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

express in words

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading AUNT BETTY TAKES A HAND That picnic-supper!

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AUNT BETTY TAKES A HAND That picnic-supper!

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

From this reading The fun of it must be imagined, not described.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

up to a particular time

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

create by training and teaching

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

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

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

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

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor:

which person or people

From this reading Not the least delighted of that company were the servants, who returned late from their outing, and had had to walk up the mountain from the Landing; they having lingered in the hill-city till the last possible train, which there were no local stages to meet.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

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

From this reading "If they'd had that kind of leathery stuff instead of canvas to cover that circus tent it would never have broken through, never in the world!"

but in spite of that

From this reading Sufficient to say that it was the merriest meal yet served in that great mansion; that all, including Mrs. Calvert, brought to it appetites which did not hesitate at "failures," and found even Helena's angel cake palatable, though Herbert did remark to his next neighbor: