Chapter IV

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

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

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

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

a room used for dining

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

every person

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

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

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

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

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

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

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading THE MINISTER’S JOKE.

and nothing more

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

immediately past

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

march in a procession

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

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 THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE MINISTER’S JOKE.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

and nothing more

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

above and across; more than

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Tea was over, and everybody had left the dining-room but Mary and cousin Fred.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER’S JOKE.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

in a violent manner

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

at the time that

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading Mary had just parted the curtains to look out, as people always do on a windy night, when Fred startled her by saying, in a whisper, “Flaxie, come here.”

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

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE spelling-school, with its triumphs and chagrins, had partially faded from Mary’s memory, to become one of her “old times;” for winter had gone, and it was now the very last evening of March.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You may not care to hear how the wind blew, and really it has nothing to do with our story, only it happened to be blowing violently.