Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Ah, funerals are almost as sad as weddings.

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading Ah, funerals are almost as sad as weddings.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

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

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

dearly loved

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

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

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

at any time

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Ah, funerals are almost as sad as weddings.

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

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

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

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

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

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

not any; not one

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

make a low noise

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Ah, funerals are almost as sad as weddings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

with low volume

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I don't know how people can ever feel like dancing at them."

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

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

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

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Ah, funerals are almost as sad as weddings.

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

From this reading "Well, auntie dear, there'll be no dancing at mine," said Elsie, smiling slightly.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading "I must go and be ready to receive our guests," said Rose, hearing the rumble of carriage wheels.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah, dear child, quite ready, and the loveliest bride that ever I saw, from the sole of your head to the crown of your foot," said a silvery voice, as a quaint little figure came softly in and stood at Mrs. Dinsmore's side--"no, I mean from the crown of your foot to the sole of your head.