Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

in actual fact

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

a man who has recently been married

From this reading "I can't imagine Hippy in the role of a dignified bridegroom," smiled Mrs. Harlowe.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading "I can't imagine Hippy in the role of a dignified bridegroom," smiled Mrs. Harlowe.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

being one more than seven

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

the act of departing

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

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From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading "I can't imagine Hippy in the role of a dignified bridegroom," smiled Mrs. Harlowe.

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

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems ridiculous.

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From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

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

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

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

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

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From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I can't imagine Hippy in the role of a dignified bridegroom," smiled Mrs. Harlowe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

and nothing more

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

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

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading It seems ridiculous.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading "I can't imagine Hippy in the role of a dignified bridegroom," smiled Mrs. Harlowe.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems ridiculous.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "I can't imagine Hippy in the role of a dignified bridegroom," smiled Mrs. Harlowe.

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From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

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From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "I can't realize that, within the next week, Nora and Jessica are actually going to become Mrs. Hippy Wingate and Mrs. Reddy Brooks.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."

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

From this reading THE SECRET SESSION "I feel more as though I were getting ready for a funeral than about to give a dinner for the Eight Originals," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she joined her mother on the shady front porch, a little white and gold work bag, which Miss Southard had brought her from Paris, swinging from her arm.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Why it's only yesterday that Jessica's hair hung down her back in two braids, and Nora wore curls and short dresses."