Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading And I am a laborer.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading And I am a laborer.

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

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

a brother by marriage

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

with resolute determination

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

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

From this reading And I am a laborer.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.

go away from a place

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

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

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.

and nothing more

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

the first light of day

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

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

From this reading Author of Prudence of the Parsonage, Prudence Says So, Leave It to Doris, Etc.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

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

From this reading "Doesn't to-morrow start at sunrise as usual?" queried her brother-in-law curiously.

which person or people

From this reading Made in the United States of America Who came to us in the form of Duty, but who has brought us only Pleasure "To-morrow being Saturday afternoon," began Eveley, deftly slipping a dish of sweet pickles beyond the reach of the covetous fat fingers of little niece Nathalie,--"to-morrow being Saturday afternoon--"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "As every laborer knows," said Eveley firmly, "Saturday begins with the afternoon off.