Chapter VII

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

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

later than; following

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

(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 "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

in addition

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

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

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

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

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

plural of “chocolate” — a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

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

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

take in solid food

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

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

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

communicated in words

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

opinion or judgment

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

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

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

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

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

a young female

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

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

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

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

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

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

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

with honey added

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

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

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

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

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

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

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

something that is lost

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

engage in

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

not any; not one

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

plural of “rupee” — the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

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

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

be seated

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

having skin of a specified kind

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

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

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

having a sunken area

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

carry out

From this reading "Take her out riding--_make_ her go," commanded Mrs. Ffinch, "she can't sit here all day nursing her grief.

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

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

up to a particular time

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

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

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

the act of using

From this reading Daddy has offered a reward of thirty rupees,--but so far it is no use."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading EIGHTEEN ON TUESDAY For two days after the loss of Sam, Nancy remained inconsolable; she could neither eat nor rest, her face looked small, her tragic eyes sunken and dim; also she wept for hours,--utterly indifferent to consolation, or chocolates.

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

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

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

From this reading "I shall never get over it, Finchie, never!" moaned the girl, "and I won't rest till the panther has been killed, and _skinned_.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.

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

From this reading "The Corner" after the day's work, ascended to sympathize, Mrs. Ffinch descended with a similar kind intention, and expressed shocked concern; but her kissing, endearments, and honeyed words, were a waste of time and breath.