Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

later than; following

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

anew

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

(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 HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

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

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

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

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

not any; not one

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

male cat

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

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

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

in or at the place that

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Ethel was happy in seeing her mother so contented, and in knowing that her father had no more worries.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading HOLLISTER ENTERTAINS That winter Mrs. Hollister again had her teas and bridge parties, but there was no more worry about where the money was coming from; in fact, thanks to Mr. Casey's generosity she was able to pay all of her bills and put some away for a rainy day.

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

From this reading Her little functions were delightful as usual, and the young people came in throngs to the house.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Grandmother had grown younger, and better than all, after Christmas Tom was coming to bring Aunt Susan.