Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

in addition

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

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

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

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

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

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

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

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

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

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

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

first in order of birth

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

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

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

provide entertainment for

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

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

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

a social unit living together

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

someone who fits a garment to a particular person

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

reproduced fraudulently

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

brought together in one place

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

plural of “grandchild” — a child of your son or daughter

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

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

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

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

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

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

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

to a great degree

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

not in physical motion

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

carry out

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

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

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

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

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

precisely as stated

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Both Elsie and Edward were sorely missed, especially by the mother and Violet.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Rosie and Walter were there for the first time since their severe illness, a trifle pale and thin still, but nearly in usual health, and very glad to be permitted to take their old places at the table.

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

From this reading --_Spenser's "Fairy Queen."_ One bright morning in November the Ion family were gathered about the breakfast-table.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Dinsmore had returned from her sojourn at the Laurels, the home of her daughter Rose; the grandchildren there, whom she had been nursing, having also recovered their health; and so the places of the eldest son and daughter of the house were the only vacant ones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."

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

From this reading "Therein he them fall fair did entertain, Not with such forged shows as fitter been For courting fools, that courtesies would faine, But with entire affection plain."