Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

not being in a specified place

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

(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 OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

Having no one else present.

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

a line of approach

From this reading Just then a hack came rolling up the avenue.

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

From this reading Just then a hack came rolling up the avenue.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

well in the past; former

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

a social unit living together

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Just then a hack came rolling up the avenue.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

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

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

make a break in

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then a hack came rolling up the avenue.

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 OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

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

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

in motion

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

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

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Just then a hack came rolling up the avenue.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

a person, without saying who

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

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

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then a hack came rolling up the avenue.

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

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

in the direction of

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

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

From this reading Just then a hack came rolling up the avenue.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

nonexistent

From this reading “Probably somebody wanting the doctor,” sighed Herbert, rising and moving toward the entrance.

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

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

From this reading OVER at Ion the family were left alone, all the guests having now departed to their own homes.

during the time that

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.

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

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “Who’s that now, I wonder,” growled Edward, “coming to interrupt our first private chat with our long absent mother?”

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

From this reading Zoe was seeing her children in their nests for the night; Grandpa and Grandma Dinsmore were chatting together on the front veranda, while Grandma Elsie and her sons, Edward and Herbert, a little removed from the older couple, were engaged in a similar manner—her sons asking questions in regard to their mother’s experiences during the summer and fall, and she telling a pleasant and interesting tale in regard to them.