Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

(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 It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

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

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

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

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

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

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

half asleep

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

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

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

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

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

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

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

a brief written record

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

unusual or striking

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

believed likely

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

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

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading VINEGAR.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Pauline had dark shadows under her eyes, and there was a fretful note in her voice.

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

From this reading It was certainly not at all remarkable that the entire party should be drowsy and languid on the following day.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

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

From this reading Nurse declared that Briar and Patty had caught cold, and could not imagine how they had managed to do so; but Miss Tredgold said that colds were common in hot weather, and that the children had played too long in the open air on the previous night.

which person or people

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In short, those who were out of the mischief suspected nothing, and Pauline began to hope that her wild escapade would never be known.