Chapter V

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

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

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE REVIEW.

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

dearly loved

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

being one more than seven

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

opinion or judgment

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

in a gradual manner

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

a young female

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

the act of departing

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter, nurse?"

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading "What's the matter, nurse?"

possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

in the near future

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading AT THE REVIEW.

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

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A pair of large blue eyes opened languidly and stared at the speaker.

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

From this reading AT THE REVIEW.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

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

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

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

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "What's the matter, nurse?"

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Miss Mary, dear, wake up," said a pleasant middle-aged woman, as she gently shook the sleeper to whom she spoke; "it wants twenty minutes to eight, and Rowland will be here with the ponies presently."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

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

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Aren't you going to ride this morning, Miss Mary? you'll have to be quick if----" But Mary's senses were roused now, and the young girl of thirteen sprung out of bed, interrupting her nurse's speech.