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 PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

(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 To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

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

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

in a courageous manner

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

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

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

causing dejection

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

in an eminent manner

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

apart from; not including

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

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

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

social deportment

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

add pepper to

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

plural of “pepper” — climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

To recall to mind.

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

let for money

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

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

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

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

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

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

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But she had met life too bravely to be beaten down now.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

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

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.

at the time that

From this reading All the “breathing spell” they could remember however, poor things; for times were always hard with them nowadays; and since the father died, when Phronsie was a baby, Mrs. Pepper had had hard work to scrape together money enough to put bread into her children's mouths, and to pay the rent of the little brown house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading PHRONSIE GETTING READY FOR MAMSIE AND THE BOYS WHICH TREATS OF A GOOD MANY MATTERS POLLY'S DISMAL MORNING POLLY'S BIG BUNDLE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS A HOME VIEW The little old kitchen had quieted down from the bustle and confusion of mid-day; and now, with its afternoon manners on, presented a holiday aspect, that as the principal room in the brown house, it was eminently proper it should have.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To the Memory of MY MOTHER; wise in counsel--tender in judgment, and in all charity --strengthful in Christian faith and purpose --I dedicate, with reverence, this simple book.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was just on the edge of the twilight; and the little Peppers, all except Ben, the oldest of the flock, were enjoying a “breathing spell,” as their mother called it, which meant some quiet work suitable for the hour.